a new claim stating that plaintiff owes defendant damages because of harm resulting from incident alleged in the complaint is called a) dissenting opinion b) affirmative defense?

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Ignacio Newman

Social Studies

18 May, 07:47

a new claim stating that plaintiff owes defendant damages because of harm resulting from incident alleged in the complaint is called a) dissenting opinion b) affirmative defense?

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Fatima Perkins · Answer 1

b) affirmative defense

Explanation:

An affirmative defense to a charge is a fact or set of facts other than those alleged by the plaintiff that if proven by the defendant may attract fines on the side of the plaintiff and may weaken the case that the plaintiff has.