Counter claim!

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by mysticmetal, Mar 3, 2012.

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    Hi, i need to know what a counter claim is? any one care to tell?
     
    mysticmetal, Mar 3, 2012 IP
  2. attorney jaffe

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    If a person is sued by one party (the plaintiff) and the party being sued (the defendent) has claims against the plaintiff, the defendent raises their claims in their answer as counter claims against the plaintiff.
     
    attorney jaffe, Mar 3, 2012 IP