Which of the following pleadings could typically be filed by a defendant in a lawsuit?

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A defendant in a lawsuit typically files an answer and a cross-complaint. The answer is a pleading that addresses the allegations made in the complaint filed by the plaintiff. The cross-complaint is a pleading that asserts claims against the plaintiff or other parties. Option A (answer and complaint) is incorrect because a defendant would not file a complaint as they are the party being sued. Option B (complaint and cross-complaint) is incorrect because a defendant would not file a complaint. Option C (motion to intervene and complaint) is incorrect because a motion to intervene is filed by a third party seeking to join the lawsuit, not the defendant. Option E (cross-complaint and reply) is incorrect because a reply is a pleading filed by the plaintiff in response to a defendant's answer, not something the defendant would file.

Which of the Following Pleadings Could Typically Be Filed by a Defendant