Angelo files a lawsuit against Franz alleging that Franz damaged his property.Esther,a judge,has reviewed the case and believes that the lawsuit between Angelo and Franz completely lacks any merit.She is convinced that the suit should not continue.In this case,Esther is most likely to __________.
A) file a motion for judgment on the pleadings
B) seek to withdraw the court summons
C) terminate the litigation process on her own initiative
D) wait until Franz files a motion to terminate the litigation process
E) file a request for admission

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In this case, Esther is most likely to terminate the litigation on her own initiative. Either on a motion by a party or on their own initiative, judges may terminate the litigation process if there is a finding that the lawsuit is frivolous, that is, totally lacking in merit.

Angelo Files a Lawsuit Against Franz Alleging That Franz Damaged