Crossclaims
/ˈkrɒsˌkleɪmz/
Definitions
- (n.) Claims filed by one party against another party on the same side in the same legal proceeding, asserting a related or independent cause of action.
The defendant filed crossclaims against the third-party defendant seeking indemnification.
Forms
- crossclaim
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Commentary
Crossclaims help clarify disputes among co-parties in a single action and can streamline litigation by consolidating related claims.
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