Section 46a-54-86a - Answer(a) A respondent's answer to the complaint and amended complaint shall be filed under oath. The answer shall be in writing and signed by the respondent. The original and one (1) copy shall be filed in accordance with section 46a-54-85 a(b) of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies not later than fifteen (15) days after the date the complaint, as it may have been amended, and notice of hearing are received, unless the notice provides for a different period of time in which to answer. If a complaint is amended in accordance with section 46a-54-79 a(e) of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, the presiding officer shall determine a reasonable date for the filing of the answer.(b) The answer shall admit or deny each and every allegation of the complaint and amended complaint. Failure to answer any allegation or part of an allegation shall be deemed an admission of such allegation or part thereof without the need for further proof. Admissions and denials shall be direct, precise and specific, and not argumentative, hypothetical or in the alternative. Denials shall fairly meet the substance of the allegations denied. When the respondent has insufficient information to admit or deny an allegation, the answer shall so state. When the respondent wishes to admit or deny only a portion of an allegation, the answer shall refer to that portion. Affirmative defenses shall be specially pleaded or they shall be deemed waived.(c) Any answer filed pursuant to 46a-84 of the Connecticut General Statutes may, upon motion, be amended after the appointment of a presiding officer. The presiding officer shall permit reasonable amendment thereto and shall allow the parties and intervenors sufficient time to reply and prepare their case in light of the amendment.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 46a-54-86a
Adopted effective November 4, 2002