After the defendant's attorney has finished calling witnesses, the plaintiff's attorney can call witnesses and put forth evidence to disprove the defendant's case. This is called a ________.
A) rebuttal
B) rejoinder
C) closing argument
D) deliberation

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A rebuttal is the opportunity for the plaintiff's attorney to present evidence and call witnesses to rebut or refute the defendant's case. It is used to challenge or contradict the evidence presented by the defendant, in an attempt to prove the opposite. The other options (B, C, and D) are all stages that come after the rebuttal in a trial.

After the Defendant's Attorney Has Finished Calling Witnesses, the Plaintiff's