Failure to timely file by defendant; forfeiture of defenses

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RS 7 - Failure to timely file by defendant; forfeiture of defenses

Failure of the defendant in any such suit to timely file any answer, exceptions, or other responsive pleadings constitutes a waiver by the defendant of all defenses to the suit except claims for compensation.

Amended by Acts 1974, Ex.Sess., No. 11, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975; Acts 2012, No. 702, §1.


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