Counterclaiming
/ˌkaʊntərˈkleɪmɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) The act of asserting a claim in opposition to another claim in the same legal proceeding.
The defendant is counterclaiming to recover damages from the plaintiff.
Forms
- counterclaim
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Commentary
Counterclaiming is the present participle form of counterclaim and is typically used in pleadings to indicate the act of asserting a counterclaim within litigation.
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