Counterclaim

{
  "id": "MLC-T-INS-000998",
  "term": "Counterclaim",
  "field": "Insurance and risk management",
  "definition": "A claim filed by a defendant against a plaintiff in the same lawsuit, asserting that the plaintiff is also liable for damages or injuries. It is a separate cause of action that is heard concurrently with the original claim. Counterclaims are a common feature in litigation and can significantly alter the dynamics of a legal dispute.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/insurance/counterclaim/"
}