Cross-defendant

{
  "id": "MLC-T-INS-001042",
  "term": "Cross-defendant",
  "field": "Insurance and risk management",
  "definition": "A party in a lawsuit against whom a cross-complaint has been filed by another party, such as the original defendant or a co-defendant. This individual or entity is required to respond to the claims made in the cross-complaint. The cross-defendant may be the original plaintiff or another defendant in the case.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/insurance/cross-defendant/"
}