9
QuizMultiple Choice

You and the Legal System

Question 9 • GHS Career Prep (1 credit)

If the defendant fails to answer a complaint, the judge may decide to issue a _____.

Answer
A
Civil settlement
B
Default judgment
C
Summary judgment
D
None of the above

Explanation

When a defendant fails to answer a complaint, the court may enter a default judgment because the defendant has not responded to the lawsuit. A civil settlement is an agreement between the parties, while summary judgment is based on the evidence and legal arguments rather than a failure to answer.

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