—Notice of Defense To Be

Specific The notice shall not contain a general denial, but shall specify which, if any, of the allegations, or parts thereof, of the complaint will be contro- verted; and only those allegations should be spec- ified which it is intended to controvert by proof. The denial of the right of the plaintiff to maintain the action must go to the plaintiff’s right to maintain it in the capacity in which the plaintiff sues, and not otherwise controvert the right of action. Any new matter by way of confession and avoidance must be specified. The defense of contributory negligence must be specified and the grounds stated. Partial defenses must be specified in the same manner as complete defenses. (P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 371.)