Terrell files a complaint against Chad for negligence with the court clerk.After Terrell receives an answer from Chad in response to the summons,Terrell believes that he can win based solely on his original complaint and Chad's answer.In this case,Terrell is most likely to file a __________.
A) motion for a directed verdict
B) motion to dismiss for failure to state a cause of action
C) motion in limine
D) motion for a summary judgment
E) motion for a judgment on the pleadings

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In this case, Terrell is most likely to file a motion for a judgment on the pleadings. The rules of procedure in the federal court system and in most of the state systems provide for motions for a judgment on the pleadings, which asks a judge to decide a case based solely on the complaint and the answer.

Terrell Files a Complaint Against Chad for Negligence with the Court