If a Defendant Answering a Complaint Admits to the Plaintiff's

question 157

Multiple Choice

If a defendant answering a complaint admits to the plaintiff's allegations but asserts additional facts that constitute a defense to the complaint, the defendant has asserted:

• A) a counterclaim
• B) a deposition
• C) a pleading
• D) a reply
• E) none of the other choices

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Definitions:

Cumulative Preferred Stock

A type of preferred stock where dividends accumulate if not paid in a given year, requiring payment of missed dividends before common shareholders can receive dividends.

Common Stock

Equity securities that represent ownership in a company, usually accompanied by voting rights and potential for dividends.

Dividends

Money distributed from a company's profits to its owners or investors.

Stock Dividend

A dividend payment made in the form of additional shares rather than cash, often used by companies to conserve cash.