§ 14-607
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§14–607.
(a)An answer to a complaint under this subtitle shall be verified and shall set forth:
(1)Any claim the defendant has to the property that is the subject of the action;
(2)Any facts tending to controvert any material allegations of the complaint that the defendant does not wish to be taken as true; and
(3)A statement of any new matter constituting a defense.
(b)If the defendant disclaims any interest in the title of the property in the answer or allows judgment to be taken without answer, the plaintiff may not recover costs.