Which statement best describes amendments as a matter of course?

• A. Amendments made early on in the case without having to ask anyone's permission
• B. Amendments made with the consent of the other parties
• C. Amendments made later in the case with leave from the court
• D. Amendments made later in the case with permission from the court

Answer: (A)

Amendments as a matter of course are those you can make at the start of a case without seeking anyone’s permission. Early in the proceedings, a party may fix errors or add/alter claims without court approval. After that initial window, amendments generally require the court’s permission (leave) or the other side’s consent. That’s why the best description is amendments made early on in the case without having to ask anyone’s permission. The other options describe amendments that come later and require consent or leave from the court.