An admission may be withdrawn or amended only how?

• A. By court on motion
• B. By the opposing party's consent
• C. By filing a new answer
• D. By a new request for admission

Answer: (A)

In North Carolina, an admission obtained through a request for admission is binding, but you may withdraw or amend it only with a court’s permission obtained by filing a motion. Rule 36 provides that a matter admitted is conclusively established unless the court, on motion, permits withdrawal or amendment. The court weighs fairness and prejudice to the other side, so withdrawal or amendment is a matter for judicial decision rather than something you can do just by consent or by filing a different pleading. This is the mechanism that protects accuracy while preserving fairness in the record.