New Hampshire Revised Statutes 374:42 – Answer; Hearing
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Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 374:42
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- petition: when used in connection with the equity jurisdiction of the superior court, and referring to a document filed with the court, shall mean complaint, and "petitioner" shall mean plaintiff. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21:51
- Pleadings: Written statements of the parties in a civil case of their positions. In the federal courts, the principal pleadings are the complaint and the answer.
Upon the beginning of such suit, it shall be the duty of the court to specify the time, not exceeding 20 days after service of a copy of the petition, within which the defendant complained of must answer. In case of default in answer, or after answer, the court shall immediately make inquiry into the facts and circumstances without other or formal pleadings and without respect to any technical requirement.