Answers on the part of contestees are not required by the statute; and the contest is deemed at issue upon the filing of the statement of contest, the statement and proof of contestee being deemed as put in issue by the contest to the extent as shown by the allegations in the statement of contest; contestees may, however, set up by way of answer, any new matter; service of such answer shall be made on the opposing party, his agent or attorney, conformably to the rules of practice in suits in equity in the Circuit Court, and no answer will be received or filed until such service is made.
Or. Admin. Code § 690-030-0025
Stat. Auth.: ORS 536 & ORS 543
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