If the judge determines that the plaintiff has brought a frivolous lawsuit against the defendant, then the judge may decide to _____.

A judge can impose a financial sanction for a frivolous lawsuit, including ordering the plaintiff to pay the defendant’s court costs. A frivolous civil lawsuit does not by itself mean the plaintiff should be jailed or charged with a criminal offense. The correct choice is “Order the plaintiff to pay court costs for the defendant.”

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