282—11.13(17A,256) Pleadings.

1. 11.13(1)  Pleadings may be required by rule, by the notice of hearing, or by order of the presiding officer.

2. 11.13(2)  Answer. An answer will be filed within 20 days of service of the notice of hearing unless otherwise ordered. A party may move to dismiss or apply for a more definite and detailed statement when appropriate.

   An answer will show on whose behalf it is filed and specifically admit, deny, or otherwise answer all material allegations of the notice of hearing to which it responds. It will state any facts deemed to show an affirmative defense and contain as many additional defenses as the pleader may claim.

   An answer will state the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the answer, the person or entity on whose behalf it is filed, and the attorney representing that person, if any.

   Any allegation in the notice of hearing not denied in the answer is considered admitted. The presiding officer may refuse to consider any defense not raised in the answer that could have been raised on the basis of facts known when the answer was filed if any party would be prejudiced.

3. 11.13(3)  Amendment. Notices of hearing and answers may be amended with the consent of the parties or in the discretion of the presiding officer who may impose terms or grant a continuance.

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