2. A plaintiff must reply to an answer that contains counterclaims; otherwise, a reply is within the

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2. A plaintiff must reply to an answer that contains counterclaims; otherwise, a reply is within the discretion of the court. See Federal Rule 7(a).627Why, given liberal discovery rules, should it ever be necessary to order a reply? Might a reply be helpful in laying the foundation for a motion to dismiss?

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Civil Procedure Cases And Materials

ISBN: 9780314280169

11th Edition

Authors: Jack Friedenthal, Arthur Miller, John Sexton, Helen Hershkoff

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