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After losing a light saber duel with Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker sues Vader for battery on March 1, 2019. On March 20, 2019, Vader files an answer denying liability. On March 29, Vader makes a motion to strike three paragraphs of Skywalker's complaint where Skywalker made fun of Vader's mother, saying she was so boring even cash-hungry Disney wouldn't bother making a movie about her life. On April 15, Skywalker attempts to amend his complaint to add facts supporting his battery claim. Which of the following is true under Rule 15(a)(1)?A.The amendment will be allowed because it was within 21 days of Vader's motion to strike.B.The amendment will be allowed because a responsive pleading wasn't required.C.The amendment will not be allowed.D.The amendment will not be allowed because you can only amend within 21 days of getting an answer.
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