With Regard to the Process of a Civil Law Suit

Multiple Choice

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

A) 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.
B) The plaintiff must prove his case on the balance of probabilities.
C) Once a statement of claim is served, the next step is the trial.
D) The writ is a document issued by the defendant to indicate that he or she will defend against the action.
E) An action is usually commenced by issuing a chambers application.