A pleading which asserts a claim arising out of the same subject action as the original complaint against a co-party, i.e., one co-defendant cross claims against another co-defendant for contribution for any damages assessed against him.
Claim brought by a defendant in a lawsuit against a co-defendant in the lawsuit.
Legal paperwork that a defendant files to initiate her own lawsuit against the original plaintiff.
A claim in a pending lawsuit by a defendant against another defendant.
claim by co-defendants or co-plaintiffs against each other.
A claim by one party against a co-party (a defendant claiming another defendant, or a plaintiff against another plaintiff) arising out of the original complaint.
a claim asserted by one party against a co-party in the same action
a claim between two parties
an action between parties on the same side of the primary litigation (e
in a case with more than one defendant, a claim filed by one defendant (the "cross-claim plaintiff") against another (the "cross-claim defendant"). A cross-claim may allege that any injury to the plaintiff was caused by the cross-claim defendant, who should pay any damages to which the plaintiff is entitled, and/or it may allege a separate but related injury to the cross-claim plaintiff caused by the cross-claim defendant.
An expansion of the original action in which a claim is brought by a defendant against a third party not originally sued by the plaintiff in the same action or against a co-defendant or both concerning matters in question in the original action. efendant -- The party against whom relief or recovery is sought in a court action or suit. Sometimes used to designate the accused in criminal or traffic cases.
When one defendant sues a fellow defendant because he or she believes the fellow defendant is liable for all or part of the money the plaintiff claims both defendants owe.
A claim by a respondent against a co-respondent previously named by the claimant.
Claim by codefendants or coplaintiffs against each other.
A cross-claim is a claim brought against a co-party in the same side of a lawsuit. That is, a plaintiff brings a claim against another plaintiff, or a defendant brings a claim against another defendant.
