Which of the following statements is true about the steps followed in a civil litigation before the trial begins?
A. Both parties have to file a request for information to obtain the deposition transcripts.
B. Both parties usually come to an agreement on the damages to be awarded in the pre-trial conference.
C. Depositions can be used if there is cause to believe that a witness may die before trial.
D. A motion to dismiss has to be granted by the plaintiff.