Cross-claim
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-001422
A claim brought by one defendant against another defendant, or by one plaintiff against another plaintiff, in the same lawsuit. This type of claim typically arises from the same transaction or occurrence as the original action. It seeks relief from a co-party, not from an opposing party.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-001422 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
Record as JSON
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