Sian has been named in a law suit alleging a large balance owed on an automobile lease.Sian believes the contract was voided when the vehicle's motor ceased operating the day after signing the lease agreement.Sian is still owed the compensation the dealership promised to pay her as reimbursement of the towing cost to have the vehicle returned to the dealership after it broke down.If Sian wants to avoid default judgment and recover her losses,how should she proceed?

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Sian should immediately file a defence and counterclaim to protect her rights and interests. This will allow her to respond to the lawsuit and also assert her own claims for the compensation promised by the dealership. Filing a defence and counterclaim will put the matter before the court and enable Sian to present her evidence and arguments in support of her position. Option A and B may be relevant at a later stage, but filing a defence and counterclaim is the most urgent and important step at this point. Filing a statement of claim is not necessary as Sian is already named in a lawsuit and has to defend against it.

Sian Has Been Named in a Law Suit Alleging a Large