The applicant may:

1. (1) except to the sufficiency of, or controvert the return, or any part of the return; or

2. (2) allege any new matter in avoidance.

   The new matter must be verified except in cases of commitment on a criminal charge. The return and pleadings may be amended without causing any delay.

   [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-57-11 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.21.