28. Within five days after the petition has been served, within five days after judgment is rendered on the application for particulars if such application is dismissed, and within five days after the particulars have been filed if the application is granted, the respondent may file an answer in writing to the petition.
Such answer must be served on the petitioner or his attorney and a copy shall be sent by registered or certified mail to the director general of elections.
Within five days after the service of the answer, the petitioner may present an application for particulars, which application shall be subject to the provisions of section 27.
R. S. 1964, c. 8, s. 28; 1975, c. 83, s. 84; 1977, c. 11, s. 132.