A defendant uses a(n)________ when her or his answer admits that the facts contained in the complaint are accurate but also includes additional facts that justify the defendant's actions and provide a legally sound reason to deny relief to the plaintiff.
A)interlocutory appeal
B)stipulation
C)affirmative defense
D)admission of fact
E)limited appearance

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A defendant uses an affirmative defense when his or her answer admits that the facts contained in the complaint are accurate but also includes additional facts that justify the defendant's actions and provide a legally sound reason to deny relief to the plaintiff.For example,if a woman sued a man for battery because he punched her in the face,he might claim that he hit her only because she aimed a gun at him and threatened to shoot.His claim that he was acting in self-defense is an affirmative defense.

A Defendant Uses A(n)________ When Her or His Answer Admits