Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE with Respect to Pleadings

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE with respect to pleadings?

• A)The party that creates a counterclaim is usually also the same party that creates the statement of claim.
• B)Each pleading must be filed with the opposing party and served on the court.
• C)A demand for particulars is always created by a plaintiff.
• D)The party that files and serves a reply is usually the same party that files and served the statement of claim.
• E)The purpose of a counterclaim is to counter, or contradict, a statement of claim by alleging facts that have the effect of denying liability.

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