A defendant must file a responsive pleading to a complaint filed by a plaintiff. The defendant may file which of the following:
A) a counterclaim
B) a motion to dismiss
C) an answer
D) all of the specific choices are possible
E) none of the specific choices are proper at this stage of the proceedings

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All of the specific choices are possible. A defendant may file a counterclaim if they have a claim against the plaintiff. A motion to dismiss may be filed if the defendant believes that the complaint fails to state a claim or if the court lacks jurisdiction over the matter. An answer is the typical responsive pleading to a complaint, in which the defendant either admits or denies the allegations made by the plaintiff. Therefore, all of these options are possible for a defendant to file in response to a complaint.

A Defendant Must File a Responsive Pleading to a Complaint