A matter admitted via a request for admission becomes conclusively established unless what occurs?

A matter admitted via a request for admission becomes conclusively established unless what occurs?

• A. The court on motion permits withdrawal or amendment of the admission
• B. The party withdraws voluntarily
• C. The request is denied by the court
• D. The action is dismissed

Answer: (A)

When a party serves a request for admission and the other side admits a fact, that fact is treated as conclusively established for the case. The only way to escape that conclusiveness is if the court, on motion, permits withdrawal or amendment of the admission. This relief is available for good cause, such as mistake, inadvertence, or to prevent injustice, and it requires a court-ordered change rather than mere voluntary withdrawal. Other events—like the party simply withdrawing on their own, a court denying the request, or the action being dismissed—do not automatically undo the conclusive effect of the admission.

When a party serves a request for admission and the other side admits a fact, that fact is treated as conclusively established for the case. The only way to escape that conclusiveness is if the court, on motion, permits withdrawal or amendment of the admission. This relief is available for good cause, such as mistake, inadvertence, or to prevent injustice, and it requires a court-ordered change rather than mere voluntary withdrawal. Other events—like the party simply withdrawing on their own, a court denying the request, or the action being dismissed—do not automatically undo the conclusive effect of the admission.