- defendant, to, the, counterclaim
- défendeur(eresse)reconventionnel
English-French legislative terms. 2015.
defendant, to, the, counterclaim
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counterclaim — coun·ter·claim / kau̇n tər ˌklām/ n: a claim for relief that is asserted against an opposing party after an original claim has been made compare affirmative defense at defense, cross action, cross appeal … Law dictionary
counterclaim, compulsory — n. A claim arising out of the same subject matter as the plaintiff’s original claim and involving largely the same people; it must be made when the defendant answers the complaint. The Essential Law Dictionary. Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of… … Law dictionary
Counterclaim — Civil procedure in the United States Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Doctrines of civil procedure Jurisdiction Subject matter jurisdiction Diversity jurisdiction Personal jurisdiction Removal jurisdiction Venue Change of venue … Wikipedia
counterclaim — A claim which, if established, will defeat or in some way qualify the judgment or relief to which the plaintiff is otherwise entitled. 20 Am J2d Countcl § 3; a counter demand or a cause of action existing in favor of the defendant against the… … Ballentine's law dictionary
counterclaim — coun•ter•claim n. [[t]ˈkaʊn tərˌkleɪm[/t]] v. [[t]ˌkaʊn tərˈkleɪm[/t]] n. 1) a claim made to offset another claim 2) law a civil action brought by the defendant against the plaintiff 3) to claim in answer to a previous claim • Etymology: 1775–85… … From formal English to slang
counterclaim, permissive — n. A claim not arising out of the occurrence that brought about the original complaint, and that can be brought at the defendant’s choice. The Essential Law Dictionary. Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. Amy Hackney Blackwell.… … Law dictionary
counterclaim — A claim presented by a defendant in opposition to or deduction from the claim of the plaintiff. Fed.R. Civil P. 13. If established, such will defeat or diminish the plaintiffs claim. Under federal rule practice, and also in most states,… … Black's law dictionary
counterclaim — A claim presented by a defendant in opposition to or deduction from the claim of the plaintiff. Fed.R. Civil P. 13. If established, such will defeat or diminish the plaintiffs claim. Under federal rule practice, and also in most states,… … Black's law dictionary
counterclaim — 1. noun a suit filed by a defendant against a plaintiff secondary to the original complaint. 2. verb To file a counterclaim … Wiktionary
counterclaim — counterclaimant, n. n. /kown teuhr klaym /; v. /kown teuhr klaym /, n. 1. a claim made to offset another claim, esp. one made by the defendant in a legal action. v.t., v.i. 2. to claim so as to offset a previous claim. [1775 85; COUNTER + CLAIM]… … Universalium
permissive counterclaim — n. A counterclaim that a defendant is allowed to bring regarding a matter that is completely different from the one brought by the plaintiff in the original complaint. See also joinder, use, waste The Essential Law Dictionary. Sphinx Publishing,… … Law dictionary
