New York Watch, Guard, or Patrol Agency (WGP) License Practice Exam

What term is used for formal allegations made by the parties of their respective claims and defenses for the judgment of the court?

1. Confession

2. Pleadings

3. Res Gestae

4. Attachment

The correct answer is: Pleadings

Pleadings are formal written statements, filed by both parties in a court case, that outline their respective claims and defenses. They provide the basis for the case and give the court an understanding of the issues and arguments that will be presented. A, Confession, is a declaration made by a party admitting to the truth of a statement or allegation made by another party. This is not the same as a pleading. C, Res Gestae, refers to the circumstances or events surrounding an incident or event, and is not related to formal allegations in a court case. D, Attachment, is a legal process used to seize property or assets in order to secure a claim or judgment, and is not relevant to pleadings. Pleadings are only used at the beginning of a court case to lay out the claims and defenses of the parties. Therefore, B is the correct answer as it specifically refers to