Sentences with PLEADING-IN-THE-ALTERNATIVE

"In a legal dispute, a plaintiff may file a pleading in the alternative, asserting multiple claims."

"The defendant's lawyer crafted a pleading in the alternative to give more options for defense."

"The pleading in the alternative presented two possible scenarios for the court to consider."

"The prosecutor decided to file a pleading in the alternative, charging the defendant with both negligence and manslaughter."

"The defense attorney argued that the pleading in the alternative confused the jury and should be dismissed."

"The plaintiff's lawyer included a pleading in the alternative to ensure a favorable outcome regardless of the legal interpretation."

"The court allowed the plaintiff to amend the original pleading and add a pleading in the alternative."

"The judge found the pleading in the alternative to be contradictory and ordered the plaintiff to clarify their claims."

"In a divorce case, the petitioner filed a pleading in the alternative seeking either full custody or joint custody of the children."

"The defendant's attorney argued that the pleading in the alternative violated the rules of civil procedure."

"The court rejected the defendant's motion to strike the pleading in the alternative."

"The plaintiff's pleading in the alternative alleged either breach of contract or fraudulent misrepresentation."

"The defense counsel requested more time to respond to the pleading in the alternative."

"The judge instructed the jury to consider the pleading in the alternative as separate claims."

"The plaintiff's attorney presented a compelling argument in support of the pleading in the alternative."

"The defendant's pleading in the alternative alleged self-defense or lack of intent."

"During the trial, new evidence emerged that rendered the pleading in the alternative moot."

"The court granted the plaintiff's request to withdraw the pleading in the alternative without prejudice."

"The defendant's lawyer strategically included a pleading in the alternative to pre-empt potential counterarguments."

"The opposing counsel objected to the pleading in the alternative, claiming it was vague and overly broad."