counterclaim (Meaning)

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counterclaim (n)

a claim filed in opposition to another claim in a legal action

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set up a claim in opposition to a previous claim

In the court proceedings, the defendant filed a counterclaim against the plaintiff.
The insurance company submitted a counterclaim disputing the extent of the damages.
The landlord filed a counterclaim alleging property damage caused by the tenant.
The employee's counterclaim accused the employer of wrongful termination.
The contractor's counterclaim contested the client's allegations of incomplete work.
In response to the lawsuit, the company's legal team prepared a counterclaim for breach of contract.
The artist's counterclaim argued that the copyright infringement accusation was unfounded.
The supplier's counterclaim demanded compensation for delayed payments by the customer.
The shareholder's counterclaim challenged the company's decision regarding dividends.
The homeowner's counterclaim disputed the neighbor's accusations of property encroachment.

a claim filed in opposition to another claim in a legal action, set up a claim in opposition to a previous claim

complaint, cross-claim, litigation, lawsuit, countersuit, cause,cross action, suit,case, proceeding

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In the court proceedings, the defendant filed a counterclaim against the plaintiff.

The insurance company submitted a counterclaim disputing the extent of the damages.

The landlord filed a counterclaim alleging property damage caused by the tenant.

The employee's counterclaim accused the employer of wrongful termination.