Rule 7 The Answer: Time of Filing
Rule Text
(a) ANSWER: WHEN FILED.
(1) In General. Unless another time is specified by this rule or an applicable statute, the respondent must file and serve its answer within 60 days after service of the petition.
(2) Motion in lieu of Pleading. If prior to the filing of the answer a motion in lieu of a pleading has been filed, the respondent must file its answer as follows:
(A) if the Court denies the motion or postpones its disposition until the trial on the merits, the answer must be filed within 60 days after service of notice of the Court's action; or
(B) if the Court orders or allows the filing of a more definite statement, an answer or other response must be filed within 60 days after service of the more definite statement; or
(C) within such time as is fixed by order of the Court.
(b) [Deleted].