Section 04.11.01.270 - ANSWERS - DEFINED - FORM AND CONTENTS - TIME FOR FILINGAll pleadings responding to the allegations or requests of applications or claims or appeals, complaints, petitions, protests, or motions are called "answers." (3-31-22)
01.Answers to Pleadings Other Than Motions. Answers to applications, claims, or appeals, complaints, petitions, or protests must be filed and served on all parties of record within twenty-one (21) days after service of the pleading being answered, unless order or notice modifies the time within which answer may be made, or a motion to dismiss is made within twenty-one (21) days. When an answer is not timely filed under this rule, the presiding officer may issue a notice of default against the respondent pursuant to Rule 700. Answers to applications or claims or appeals, complaints, petitions, or protests must admit or deny each material allegation of the application or claim or appeal, complaint, petition or protest. Any material allegation not specifically admitted shall be considered to be denied. Matters alleged by cross-complaint or affirmative defense must be separately stated and numbered. (3-31-22)02.Answers to Motions. Answers to motions may be filed by persons or parties who are the object of a motion or by parties opposing a motion. The person or party answering the motion must do so with all deliberate and reasonable speed. In no event is a party entitled to more than fourteen (14) days to answer a motion or to move for additional time to answer. The presiding officer may act upon a prehearing motion under Rule 565. (3-31-22)Idaho Admin. Code r. 04.11.01.270