frivolous answer

frivolous answer
An answer which does not, in any view of the facts pleaded, present a defense to the action; an answer which forms or tenders no material issue; a false answer, a sham answer. 41 Am J1st PI § 50.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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