Following Service of the Plaintiff's Complaint, Defendant Would Not File

question 61

Multiple Choice

Following service of the plaintiff's complaint, defendant would not file which of the following:

• A) a deposition
• B) a motion to dismiss
• C) an answer with an affirmative defense
• D) a counterclaim
• E) all of the other choices are possible

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Definitions:

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