Crossclaim

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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.

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