Indiana Code 16-42-1-21. Filing of answer or demurrer
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Sec. 21. A person:
(2) against whom a civil or criminal liability would exist if the merchandise is adulterated or misbranded;
(1) having an interest in the alleged adulterated or misbranded foods, drugs, devices, or cosmetics; or
Terms Used In Indiana Code 16-42-1-21
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Clerk: means the clerk of the court or a person authorized to perform the clerk's duties. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
may, at any time before destruction of the merchandise, appear and file answer or demurrer to the petition. Such appearance and answer or demurrer shall be filed in open court, or if in vacation, with the clerk or judge of the court. The answer or demurrer must allege the interest or liability of the party filing it. In all other respects, the issues shall be raised as in other civil actions.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-28-25.]
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.