Counterclaim (Noun)
Meaning
A claim filed in opposition to another claim in a legal action.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The defendant filed a counterclaim against the plaintiff, alleging that they were responsible for the damage to the property.
- In her response to the lawsuit, she included a counterclaim for libel against the plaintiff.
- The company filed a counterclaim against the competitor, alleging that they had engaged in unfair business practices.
- As part of its defense, the company also filed a counterclaim seeking damages for the defendant's alleged breach of contract.
- The homeowner filed a counterclaim against the contractor, seeking compensation for the shoddy workmanship and delays in completion.