In Which of the Following Circumstances Would a Defendant to a Claim

question 14

Multiple Choice

In which of the following circumstances would a defendant to a claim for monies due and owing in the small claims court, be advised to a file a defence to the claim?

• A)the plaintiff is claiming interest
• B)the defendant admits to owing the debt
• C)the defendant wishes to have a structured settlement arrangement with the plaintiff
• D)the defendant denies owing the debt or denies owing the entire sum claimed
• E)the defendant requires time to pay the debt

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