accident attorney Practice Test
accident attorney Litigation Procedure and Trial
What is the difference between a 'complaint' and an 'answer' in a civil lawsuit?
Select your answer
A
The complaint initiates the lawsuit by stating the plaintiff's claims; the answer is the defendant's formal response to those claims
B
The complaint is filed by the defendant; the answer is filed by the plaintiff
C
Both documents are filed simultaneously by the parties
D
The complaint requests discovery; the answer provides it
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