In the pleadings phase, which of the following is false?
A) The defendant's response cannot contain affirmative defenses.
B) The complaint starts the lawsuit.
C) The defendant's response is called an answer.
D) The clerk of the court issues the summons to be served on the defendant.
E) The complaint contains allegations by the plaintiff and a statement or request of the relief sought.

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The defendant's answer will either admit or deny each allegation of the plaintiff's complaint and may contain affirmative defenses that will defeat the plaintiff's claim.

In the Pleadings Phase, Which of the Following Is False