§ 1457 Answer.

Here's a plain English summary of this rule:

When someone is served with an alternative writ, they get a chance to respond and explain their side. This response is called an answer, and it works the same way as answering a regular civil lawsuit.

The person has until the "return day" to file their answer. This is the deadline set when the writ was issued. If needed, the court can also give extra time beyond that original deadline.

In short, this rule tells people how and when they need to respond if they've been served with this type of writ. It ties the process back to normal civil case rules, so the same basic steps for answering a lawsuit apply here too.