Asked by Peter Sailb on Jun 29, 2024
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A defendant's answer to a complaint
A) must respond to at least half the allegations in the complaint.
B) must respond to each allegation in the plaintiff's complaint.
C) should not respond to any allegations from the plaintiff's complaint.
D) must be written in legalese.
E) None of these choices is correct.
Defendant's Answer
The formal written response by a defendant to the complaints or charges outlined in a lawsuit.
Allegations
Claims or assertions made by a party in a legal proceeding, which must be proven through evidence.
- Acquire knowledge about the stages and criteria necessary for initiating a lawsuit in court.
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Hannah RosenbaumJul 05, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A defendant's answer to a complaint must respond to each allegation in the plaintiff's complaint, either admitting, denying, or stating that the defendant lacks sufficient information to admit or deny the allegations. This ensures that all issues are addressed before the court.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the stages and criteria necessary for initiating a lawsuit in court.