With regard to the process of a civil law suit in a superior court, which of the following is true?

Select one:

a. Once a statement of claim is served, the next step is the trial.

b. An action is usually commenced by issuing a chambers application.

c. Regardless of whether or not a defendant responds to the plaintiff's claims by filing the required documents, a matter must proceed to trial before a judgment can be awarded.

d. The plaintiff must prove his case on the balance of probabilities.

e. The writ is a document issued by the defendant to indicate that he or she will defend against the action.