On the return day of the alternative writ, or on such further day as the court may allow, the party on whom the writ has been served may show cause by a sworn answer, and issue may be made thereon, and tried accordingly.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-25-106
Filing of answer
Code 1858, § 3570; Shan., § 5334; Code 1932, § 9494; T.C.A
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