Asked by Andrea S. Marrero on Apr 25, 2024
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Orange Shop Ltd. sells electronics and grants credit to its customers. It sold a laptop computer system to Kelly and granted a $3,000 loan to finance the purchase. Two days after purchasing the computer it fell off a low bench and the screen cracked. Kelly wanted to either exchange the computer or have it repaired. Orange Shop Ltd. refused to assist Kelly as an extended warranty had not been purchased. Kelly refused to repay the loan. Which pleading(s) will be filed by Kelly?
A) Statement of Claim
B) Statement of Defence
C) Counterclaim
D) Statement of Claim and Statement of Defence
E) Statement of Defence and Counterclaim
Statement of Defence
A legal document filed in court by the defendant, outlining their defense against the claims made in a lawsuit.
Counterclaim
A legal claim brought against the plaintiff by the defendant in a lawsuit, essentially a reverse lawsuit within the original legal action.
- Absorb the fundamental aspects of the legal process in civil litigation, including the triggers for initiating a lawsuit and the functions of the entities involved.
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Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Kelly would file a Statement of Defence in response to any legal action taken by Orange Shop Ltd. to recover the loan amount. Additionally, Kelly might file a Counterclaim to seek damages or specific performance related to the refusal of Orange Shop Ltd. to repair or replace the laptop.
Learning Objectives
- Absorb the fundamental aspects of the legal process in civil litigation, including the triggers for initiating a lawsuit and the functions of the entities involved.