The Procedural Stage of a Lawsuit After the Pleadings but Before

question 79

Multiple Choice

The procedural stage of a lawsuit after the pleadings but before trial is the:

• A) peremptory challenge stage.
• B) discovery stage.
• C) special verdict stage.
• D) offer of proof stage.

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