The original answer shall be in writing, with the original signed under oath or affirmation by the respondent or the respondent's attorney, and shall contain the following:

1. (1) The correct name and post office address of the respondent;
2. (2) The correct name, post office address, and telephone number of the respondent's attorney, if respondent is represented by an attorney; and

3. (3) One of the following:

   1. (a) A specific denial or admission of each allegation of the charge;
   2. (b) A denial of any knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief; or
   3. (c) A statement of any matter constituting a defense against any allegation in the charge.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 3 SDR 49, effective January 18, 1977; 5 SDR 27, effective October 17, 1978; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986.

General Authority: SDCL 20-13-27.

Law Implemented: SDCL 20-13-35.