George has served Mary with a complaint alleging that she trespassed on his property.Mary has never been sued before and as such,she seeks your advice on what to do with the complaint.You advise that she:

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Mary should answer George's complaint by admitting or denying the allegations that have been asserted against her. This is the standard response in a civil lawsuit and is required by law. By failing to respond or providing affirmative defenses, Mary would risk a default judgment being entered against her, meaning that George could automatically win the lawsuit without any input from Mary. It is important for Mary to respond promptly and accurately to the allegations in order to protect her rights and interests in the case. Writing a letter to the judge or ignoring the complaint are not appropriate options in this situation.

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