Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Steps

Which of the following statements is true about the steps followed in a civil litigation before the trial begins?

A) Both parties have to file a request for information to obtain the deposition transcripts.
B) Both parties usually come to an agreement on the damages to be awarded in the pretrial conference.
C) Depositions can be used if there is cause to believe that a witness may die before trial.
D) A motion to dismiss has to be granted by the plaintiff.