Standing to sue is recognized by a court when a litigant
A)pays money into court to the credit of the action he or she has brought.
B)enters an appearance by filing a notice of intention to contest an action.
C)files an affidavit containing hearsay evidence.
D)fails to defend an action.
E)has a direct interest in a matter and/or whose rights are specifically affected by another.

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Standing to sue is recognized when the litigant has a direct interest in a matter and/or whose rights are specifically affected by another. This means that the litigant must have a stake in the outcome of the case and that the court can actually provide relief for their claimed injury. The other options listed do not relate to standing to sue.

Standing to Sue Is Recognized by a Court When a Litigant