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What is the purpose of a summons?
What is the purpose of a summons?
- To outline the defendant's defenses
- To dismiss the case for improper reasons
- To inform the defendant about the plaintiff's claim (correct)
- To finalize the legal action against the defendant
What is a default judgement?
What is a default judgement?
- A judgement entered by a court against a defendant who fails to appear in court (correct)
- A judgement that dismisses the plaintiff's claim
- A judgement entered when the defendant provides new facts
- A judgement in favor of the plaintiff without any defense from the defendant
What does a counterclaim involve?
What does a counterclaim involve?
- Plaintiff's response to defendant's answer
- Plaintiff suing the defendant for damages
- Defendant making a claim against the plaintiff in the same lawsuit (correct)
- Defendant admitting to plaintiff's claims
What is an affirmative defense?
What is an affirmative defense?
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Which document is used to request dismissal of a case for improper reasons?
Which document is used to request dismissal of a case for improper reasons?
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What is the purpose of a reply?
What is the purpose of a reply?
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When does a plaintiff usually file a counterclaim?
When does a plaintiff usually file a counterclaim?
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What does a motion for judgement on the pleadings request?
What does a motion for judgement on the pleadings request?
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What happens if a defendant fails to appear in court?
What happens if a defendant fails to appear in court?
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What is included in a defendant's answer?
What is included in a defendant's answer?
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