If the answer in a civil action attaches a contract and the plaintiff does not file a reply denying the genuineness and due execution of the lease, what is the effect?

• A. The plaintiff is deemed to have admitted the genuineness and due execution.
• B. The contract is deemed invalid.
• C. The plaintiff’s failure has no effect on the contract’s genuineness.
• D. The court must request authentication of the contract.

Answer: (A)