If only part of the claim is admitted, what may happen?

• A. The case may proceed as a defended claim
• B. The claim is dismissed
• C. The claimant must refile
• D. The defendant must pay a fee

Answer: (A)

Partial admissions split the claim into admitted parts and disputed parts. The portion that is admitted is treated as proved, while the remaining issues are kept in dispute and dealt with in a defended claim. This means the case continues toward a trial or hearing focused on the unresolved elements, rather than being dismissed or requiring a fresh filing. In short, once only part of the claim is admitted, the proceedings proceed as a defended claim on the remaining issues.