Nebraska Statutes 48-176. Answer; filing; contents
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Within seven days after the return day of such summons the party at interest upon whom the same is served shall file an answer to such petition, which shall admit or deny the substantial averments of the petition, and shall state the contention of the defendant with reference to the matters in dispute as disclosed by the petition.
Source
- Laws 1935, c. 57, § 13, p. 193;
- C.S.Supp.,1941, § 48-174;
- R.S.1943, § 48-176;
- Laws 1978, LB 649, § 7.
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 48-176
- 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.
- State: when applied to different states of the United States shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories organized by Congress. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.