California · Elections Code
ELEC §16467: The court, if the defendant appears, shall require the answer to be made within three days from the time and place set for hearing.
What this law says, in plain English
Courts must require defendants who appear to submit their answer within three days from the scheduled hearing date and time.
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The court, if the defendant appears, shall require the answer to be made within three days from the time and place set for hearing. If the defendant does not appear the court shall note his default, and shall proceed to hear and determine the contest with all convenient speed.
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