If a defendant answering a complaint admits to the plaintiff's allegations but asserts additional facts that constitute a defense to the complaint, the defendant has asserted:
A) a counterclaim
B) a deposition
C) a pleading
D) a reply
E) none of the other choices

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The defendant has asserted an "affirmative defense," which is not listed among the options provided. An affirmative defense is when the defendant admits to the facts but introduces new information that, if true, negates the legal implications of those facts. None of the choices listed (A: counterclaim, B: deposition, C: pleading, D: reply) accurately describe this action.

If a Defendant Answering a Complaint Admits to the Plaintiff's