Which of the following statements is true about the pretrial litigation process?
A) To initiate a lawsuit, the plaintiff must file an appeal in the proper court.
B) If the plaintiff does not answer a complaint, a default judgment is entered against him or her.
C) A plaintiff files a cross-complaint against the defendant to seek damages.
D) A default judgment establishes the defendant's liability.

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A default judgment is entered against a defendant when they fail to respond to a complaint, effectively establishing the defendant's liability for the claims made in the complaint.

Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Pretrial