The defendant's reply to the complaint, in which the defendant admits or denies the allegations, is known as:
A) a rebuttal
B) an answer
C) a countercomplaint
D) a motion to admit
E) a request for hearing

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An answer is the defendant's formal response to the plaintiff's complaint, in which the defendant admits or denies the allegations. A rebuttal is a response to an argument or evidence presented by the opposing party. A countercomplaint is a separate legal filing made by the defendant against the plaintiff. A motion to admit and a request for hearing are not formal responses to a complaint.

The Defendant's Reply to the Complaint, in Which the Defendant