What is Crossclaim?
A claim brought against a plaintiff by another plaintiff or against a defendant by another defendant, and not against a party on the opposite side of the litigation. The cross-claimant asserts that the other party may be liable for all or part of a claim asserted against the cross-claimant.
Further Reading
For more detailed information, see our related Civil Procedure terms:
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