Crossclaim
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Crossclaim is a noun meaning (law) A secondary lawsuit, brought by a defendant in an original lawsuit, against a co-defendant in the original suit.
Meaning
(law) A secondary lawsuit, brought by a defendant in an original lawsuit, against a co-defendant in the original suit.
More Meanings
- (law, transitive, intransitive) To file such a secondary lawsuit.
Word Forms
- crossclaims
- crossclaiming
- crossclaimed
- cross-claim
Synonyms for crossclaim
Depending on context, synonyms include cross-complaint.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include counterclaim, countersuit, countercase, counterlawsuit, subclaim, set-off.
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