Sec. 5. The failure to file either a cross-petition or an answer to a petition for a recount 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. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-27-3 part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8.
Failure to file cross-petition or answer to petition for recount
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-5, under Chapter 6. Recount Procedures for Nomination for and Election to Local and School Board Offices.
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-5