Following Service of the Plaintiff's Complaint, Defendant

question 23

Multiple Choice

Following service of the plaintiff's complaint, defendant:

• A) must file a responsive pleading
• B) may file a motion to dismiss
• C) may file an answer with an affirmative defense
• D) may only file a counterclaim
• E) all of the other choices are possible

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Definitions:

[10]Annulene

A cyclic compound with a ten carbon ring structure, which may or may not exhibit aromatic characteristics depending on its substitution pattern and ring geometry.

All-Cis Form

A molecular configuration where all substituents are positioned on the same side of a double bond or in a cyclic structure.

Aromatic

Relates to organic compounds that contain one or more planar rings of carbon atoms with delocalized π electrons, providing unique stability and chemical properties.

Tropylium Bromide

A chemical compound featuring a tropylium ion, which is positively charged, paired with a bromide ion.