A Plaintiff Is Usually Allowed to Amend a Complaint ________

question 19

Multiple Choice

A plaintiff is usually allowed to amend a complaint ________.

• A) at any time by simply filing an amended complaint
• B) only as long as the defendant has not filed an answer
• C) only if the plaintiff has obtained a prior court order
• D) if all other parties have stipulated in writing that the complaint can be amended

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