Which term describes a defendant's assertion against the plaintiff?

Which term describes a defendant's assertion against the plaintiff?

• A. Counterclaim
• B. Cross-claim
• C. Third-party claim
• D. Caption

Answer: (A)

A counterclaim is a claim brought by the defendant against the plaintiff in response to the plaintiff's claim. It allows the defendant to seek relief from the same plaintiff on issues related to the case, usually arising from the same transaction or occurrence, and it is part of the defendant’s answer to the complaint. A cross-claim would be a claim by one defendant against another co-defendant in the same lawsuit. A third-party claim is when a defendant brings in a new party who may be liable to them for part or all of the plaintiff's claim. A caption is simply the heading of the pleading listing the court, parties, and case number.

A counterclaim is a claim brought by the defendant against the plaintiff in response to the plaintiff's claim. It allows the defendant to seek relief from the same plaintiff on issues related to the case, usually arising from the same transaction or occurrence, and it is part of the defendant’s answer to the complaint.

A cross-claim would be a claim by one defendant against another co-defendant in the same lawsuit. A third-party claim is when a defendant brings in a new party who may be liable to them for part or all of the plaintiff's claim. A caption is simply the heading of the pleading listing the court, parties, and case number.