A plaintiff has filed a lawsuit, and in response, the defendant has submitted a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim. What is the appropriate next step for the plaintiff to address this motion under the FRCP?
File a motion for an extension of time to respond to the motion to dismiss.
File an amended complaint within the time frame set by the court or the applicable rules.
Proceed to discovery without addressing the motion to dismiss.
Request the court to enter a default judgment against the defendant.
The correct answer is to file an amended complaint within the time frame specified by the court or the applicable rules. This allows the plaintiff to rectify any deficiencies pointed out by the defendant and strengthen the legal basis of the claim. Option B is incorrect because compelling discovery is a separate pretrial procedure and does not directly address the motion to dismiss. Option C is incorrect as simply withdrawing and refiling the complaint does not comply with the procedural requirements for amending pleadings and may result in additional delays. Option D is incorrect because accepting the dismissal without attempting to amend forfeits the plaintiff's right to pursue the claim further.
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