Following service of the plaintiff's complaint, defendant:
A) must file a responsive pleading
B) may file a motion to dismiss
C) may file an answer with an affirmative defense
D) may only file a counterclaim
E) all of the other choices are possible

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Following service of the plaintiff's complaint, the defendant may choose to file a responsive pleading, which may be an answer with an affirmative defense, or may file a motion to dismiss. They may also choose to file a counterclaim. Therefore, all of the other choices listed are possible.

Following Service of the Plaintiff's Complaint, Defendant