A civil case generally proceeds as follows:
A)answer, complaint, discovery, trial, verdict.
B)complaint, answer, trial, discovery, verdict.
C)complaint, answer, discovery, trial, verdict.
D)discovery, complaint, answer, trial, verdict.

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The correct order is that the plaintiff begins by filing a complaint with the court, the defendant then responds with an answer, following which both parties engage in discovery to establish facts and evidence relevant to the case. After discovery, the case proceeds to trial, where a judge or jury makes a verdict.

A Civil Case Generally Proceeds as Follows