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A counterclaim is a claim (lawsuit) made by a defendant (the person getting sued). Often times, if a person is taken to court they will file a claim against the person suing them. This is called a counterclaim. The person making the counterclaim is the counterclaimant.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoA counterclaim is an affirmative claim that a defendant in a lawsuit brings against the plaintiff suing him or her. An "affirmative claim" is in addition to the usual defense to a plaintiff's complaint, where the defendant simply denies plaintiff's allegations against defendant. An example is in a car accident case where both sides believe the other was At Fault, plaintiff sues defendant for damages from the accident alleging defendant was negligent. Defendant files an answer denying plaintiff's allegations of negligence and adds a counterclaim alleging that plaintiff was negligent and that he or she caused the accident and demanding damages from plainitff. Under rules of procedure, plaintiff usually has to file an answer to the defendant's counterclaim.
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∙ 12y agoSomeone who is sued sues back.
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How do i claim my cousin's estate?
see a solicitor and ask him to make a claim for your cousins estate
What is a sentence for claimed?
I claim this stretch of river as my own. The insurance claim was denied by the company. Many people claim to be descendants of the original Pilgrims.
What is the difference between statement of claim and writ of summons?
A statement of claim is a description of the events leading to a claims. A writ of summons is a notice given to the defendant to address the claim.
What does claim date mean?
It means the date on which the event (fire/accident/whatever) actually occurred.
What is Notice of Claim?
A Notice of Claim is typically a legal notice. It is given to you to inform you that you are being sued in small claims court.
Does plaintiffs can be sued after the case he filled from the accused?
Yes. That would be a counter-suit or a counter-claim.
What is an ambit claim?
An ambit claim is an extravagant initial demand made in the hope of an eventual counter-offer and compromise.
Should you counter sue?
If you have grounds to counter sue yes if you are in the wrong and the person suing you has a legitimate claim then don't waist your money.
When being evicted for property damage. what can you file a counter claim for?
This is a legal question which must be referred to an attorney for clarification.
Where can I get granite counter tops for cheap pricing?
I found a couple of different websites that claim to offer discount prices on granite counter tops but it depends on where you live. For example, one of them is obviously meant for Canadians.
What does the sentence Contestee's Couterclaims are dismissed without prejudice as moot mean in a judgment?
The following can be gleaned from the wording supplied by the questioner: (1) One of the parties involved in a civil lawsuit filed a counter-claim against the other party. (2) the counterclaim was dismissed by the judge BUT the judge did not preclude the counter-claim from being re-worded or re-filed (i.e.: without prejudice). (3) The judge's reason was that, in their opinion, whatever matter the counter-claim raised was already addressed in the original suit (i.e.: moot).
What is a example of a counter example?
A counter example occurs when somebody makes a claim that all members of some category of things have a particular property, and then someone else proves that the claim is not true by showing an example of a thing in the category that does not have the property claimed. For example, if someone claimed that "All presidents of the United States are dead white men", then Barack Obama would be a counter-example because he is a President of the United States but isn't a dead white man. For another example, if someone claimed that all mammals bear live young, the echidna and the platypus would be counter-examples because they are mammals that lay eggs. For another example, if someone claimed that the United States is the only country that has never defaulted on its debts, Australia and Tuvalu would be counter-examples. The claim is logically equivalent to saying that all countries in the category of being not the USA have defaulted on a debt at least once,.... For another example, if someone claimed that all prime numbers are odd, "2" would be a counter example. Or if someone claimed that all odd numbers are prime "9" would be a counter-example. In short, a counter-example to a proposition or claim is an example that proves that the proposition or claim is not true.
What over the counter products claim to lower body fat?
According to the Mayo Clinic review of over-the-counter weight loss pills, conjugated linoleic acid, or CLA, seems to be safe and has potential to be effective
Can you claim over the counter drugs on your taxes?
According to the IRS' website, you may not deduct funeral or burial expenses, over-the-counter medicines, toothpaste, toiletries, cosmetics, a trip or program for the general improvement of your health, or most cosmetic surgery.
What is a counter example?
A counter example occurs when somebody makes a claim that all members of some category of things have a particular property, and then someone else proves that the claim is not true by showing an example of a thing in the category that does not have the property claimed. For example, if someone claimed that "All presidents of the United States are dead white men", then Barack Obama would be a counter-example because he is a president of the United States but isn't a dead white man. For another example, if someone claimed that all mammals bear live young, the echidna and the platypus would be counter-examples because they are mammals that lay eggs. For another example, if someone claimed that the United States is the only country that has never defaulted on its debts, Australia and Tuvalu would be counter-examples. The claim is logically equivalent to saying that all countries in the category of being not the USA have defaulted on a debt at least once,.... For another example, if someone claimed that all prime numbers are odd, "2" would be a counter example. Or if someone claimed that all odd numbers are prime "9" would be a counter-example. In short, a counter-example to a proposition or claim is an example that proves that the proposition or claim is not true.
What happens if at a wedding reception at a ballroom four of the guests checked their coats at the front counter when they arrived and four claim tickets were lost and the four coats were random?
If four guests lost their claim tickets at the wedding reception then the Management of the ballroom has a lost and found and will keep the coats until the guests realize they are missing their coats and only need to describe the color and style of their coat to claim in without the claim ticket.
Who is responsible for repairing your mailbox if two cars collided and one hit your mailbox?
The car that hit it will be responsible. If they were not the ones responsible for the accident, they may counter claim against the other driver. The insurance of one of the drivers should cover the cost. And don't forget to claim damage to the grass!
