17 CFR 12.16 – Response to complaint
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Within 25 days after the complaint has been served by the Office of Proceedings on the registrant, or within such additional time (not to exceed 10 days absent extraordinary circumstances) as the Director of the Office of Proceedings, or his/her delegee may grant, for good cause shown, each registrant shall either—
Terms Used In 17 CFR 12.16
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
(a) Satisfy the complaint in accordance with § 12.17 of these rules; or
(b) Answer the complaint in the manner prescribed by § 12.18 of these rules.