Section 125.80  Answer

Any respondent may file a written answer to a complaint prior to or at the time of any proceeding or hearing, but shall not be required to file an answer.  The failure to file an answer shall not be deemed an admission of any allegation in the complaint nor a consent to the requested relief.  An answer may include affirmative defenses and jurisdictional objections.  An answer shall be filed with the Hearing Examiner, and at least one copy of the same shall be signed by the respondent or his attorney and shall contain thereon evidence of service as herein provided.  At least one copy of such answer shall be served upon all other parties to the proceeding, in accordance with Section 125.40 and the General Counsel.