What Is the Role of the Pleadings Stage of the Litigation

question 21

Multiple Choice

What is the role of the pleadings stage of the litigation process?

• A) to allow time for the parties to plead the basis of their case before a judge
• B) to prepare a document containing the allegations supporting the claim
• C) to allow time for the defendant to concede and allow default judgment
• D) to facilitate the exchange of formal documents stating the basis of the suit

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