The Process of Civil Litigation Formally Begins When One Party

question 7

Multiple Choice

The process of civil litigation formally begins when one party files a(n) ________.

• A) complaint
• B) answer
• C) motion
• D) writ

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Definitions:

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on the assets and earnings than common stock, typically with fixed dividends and without voting rights.

Rate Of Interest

The percent of principal charged by the lender for the use of its money.

Future Value

The value of an investment at a specific date in the future, calculated by applying a rate of interest or return to the principal amount.

Annually

Occurring once every year or relating to a period of one year.