Counterclaims
/ˈkaʊntərˌkleɪmz/
Definitions
- (n.) Claims asserted by a defendant against the plaintiff in the same proceeding, opposing or reducing the plaintiff's claims.
The defendant filed counterclaims seeking damages for breach of contract.
Forms
- counterclaim
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Commentary
Counterclaims must arise from the same transaction or occurrence as the plaintiff's claim under most procedural rules to be validly asserted.
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