The document that directs the defendant to appear in court and answer the complaint is the:
A)Complaint.
B)Summons.
C)Answer.
D)Cross-claim.

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A summons is a legal document that directs the defendant to appear in court and answer the complaint. The complaint is the initial document that outlines the plaintiff's claims and allegations, while the answer is the defendant's response to the complaint. A cross-claim is a claim made by one defendant against another defendant in the same lawsuit. Therefore, the correct answer is B, summons.

The Document That Directs the Defendant to Appear in Court