312 IAC 3-1-4 Answers and affirmative defenses

Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) and in sections 5 and 13 of this rule, the matters contained in a pleading described in section 3(a) of this rule are deemed automatically denied by any other party. (b) A party wishing to assert an affirmative defense, counterclaim, or cross-claim shall do so, in writing, filed and served not later than the initial prehearing conference, unless otherwise ordered by the administrative law judge.