of truth; presumption Sec. 5. The failure to file either a cross-petition or an answer to a petition for a recount or contest does not: (1) constitute an admission of the truth of the allegations of the petition; or (2) imply a presumption in favor of the petition. As added by P.L.7-1986, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.400.
Failure to file cross-petition or answer to a petition; admission
Ind. Code § 3-12-11-5, under Chapter 11. Recount and Contest Procedures for Presidential Primary Elections and Nomination for and Election to Federal, State, and Legislative Offices.
Ind. Code § 3-12-11-5