Generally, once a complaint is served,
A) The plaintiff must answer it within 20 days
B) The defendant must answer it within the time proscribed by court rules
C) The defendant must answer it within a reasonable time
D) The plaintiff may them immediately move for a default judgment

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The defendant must answer a complaint within the time prescribed by court rules, which varies by jurisdiction but is typically around 20 to 30 days. The plaintiff is the one who files the complaint, so they do not need to answer it.

Generally, Once a Complaint Is Served