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.