If the Defendant Has an Affirmative Defense to a Claim

question 34

True/False

If the defendant has an affirmative defense to a claim, it must be alleged in the answer or it may be deemed waived.

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Definitions:

Persistent Reactions

Continuous or long-lasting responses to stimuli or events, often seen in the context of psychological conditions.

Critical Self-examination

A process of reflective thinking where an individual rigorously assesses their own thoughts, feelings, actions, and motives.

Ineffective

Not capable of producing the expected effect or results within a specific context or situation.

Critical Self-examination

The process of rigorously and introspectively considering one's own beliefs, actions, and motives to improve personal understanding or behavior.