Asked by Jasmine Jones on May 22, 2024
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Jennifer receives a complaint from Jonathan. She does not respond for twenty days. Jonathan can now
A) ask the court to enter a default judgement.
B) send another complaint.
C) do nothing until Jennifer responds.
D) None of these choices is correct.
Default Judgement
A judgment entered by a court for the plaintiff when the defendant fails to respond to a legal action.
- Acknowledge the significance of prompt replies and the ramifications of not responding in legal actions.
Verified Answer
CB
Charlene BenbowMay 29, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
When a defendant (in this case, Jennifer) does not respond to a complaint within the prescribed time frame, the plaintiff (Jonathan) has the right to ask the court to enter a default judgment against the defendant for failing to respond.
Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the significance of prompt replies and the ramifications of not responding in legal actions.
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