A bare denial that merely states the negative of the opposing party's allegation does not comply with UCPR 166(4); a direct explanation of the party's belief that the allegation is untrue is required, and providing such an explanation (including a statement of fact or a conclusion expressed as fact) does not contravene the prohibition on pleading evidence. In defamation proceedings where truth or fair comment is pleaded to imputations of meanness or greed, particulars of the plaintiff's wealth are not irrelevant or unnecessary.
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