1998 Minnesota Statutes

     566.22 Answer.  

    At or before the time when the petition is to be heard, the 
 defendant may answer in writing.  Defenses not set out in a 
 written answer must be orally pleaded at the hearing prior to 
 the taking of any testimony.  No delays in the date of hearing 
 shall be granted to allow time to prepare a written answer or 
 reply except with the consent of all parties.  

    HIST: 1973 c 611 s 17 

*   NOTE:  This section is repealed by Laws 1998, chapter 253, 
*section 80, effective July 1, 1999.  Laws 1998, chapter 253, 
*section 81.