§ Rule 136. Denials

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Rule 136. Denials

(a) Form of Denials. If a pleader can in good faith deny all the allegations in a paragraph of the opposing party's pleading, or all the allegations in the paragraph that are not specifically admitted, he may do so without paraphrasing or separately describing each allegation denied.

(b) Pleadings After Reply. Unless the court orders otherwise, no response to a reply or subsequent pleading is required and any new matter in a reply or subsequent pleading shall be taken as denied.