Asked by Marisa Mckay on Jun 10, 2024
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The defendant's response to a complaint is called an
A) affirmative defense.
B) answer.
C) interrogatory.
D) All of these choices are correct.
E) None of these choices is correct.
Affirmative Defense
A defense in which the defendant introduces evidence to negate or reduce liability, rather than simply denying the plaintiff's allegations.
Answer
A defendant’s response to a plaintiff’s complaint.
- Acquire knowledge of the tasks and obligations attributed to the parties engaged in litigation, including those who initiate the lawsuit, those who defend against it, and those who practice law.
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surbhi talwarJun 15, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
An answer is the formal written statement made by a defendant in response to a complaint in a lawsuit, addressing the allegations made against them.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge of the tasks and obligations attributed to the parties engaged in litigation, including those who initiate the lawsuit, those who defend against it, and those who practice law.
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