Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
cross-complaint — Sometimes called a cross claim, legal paperwork that a defendant files to initiate his or her own lawsuit against the original plaintiff, a codefendant, or someone who is not yet a party to the lawsuit. A cross complaint must concern the same… … Law dictionary
cross–complaint — n 1: a claim brought by a defendant against another party to the lawsuit 2: a claim brought by a defendant against a person not a party to the original lawsuit for a related cause of action Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster.… … Law dictionary
cross-complaint — A defendant or cross defendant may file a cross complaint setting forth either or both of the following: (a) Any cause of action he has against any of the parties who filed the complaint against him. (b) Any cause of action he has against a… … Black's law dictionary
cross-complaint — A defendant or cross defendant may file a cross complaint setting forth either or both of the following: (a) Any cause of action he has against any of the parties who filed the complaint against him. (b) Any cause of action he has against a… … Black's law dictionary
cross complaint — noun Etymology: cross (III) : a complaint used in code pleading whereby a defendant by his answer or separate pleading sets up a claim against a codefendant or a third person arising out of the same subject matter of the original complaint … Useful english dictionary
complaint — com·plaint n 1: the initial pleading that starts a lawsuit and that sets forth the allegations made by the plaintiff against the defendant and the plaintiff s demand for relief see also prayer, process, well pleaded complaint rule compare … Law dictionary
cross-claim — n. A claim brought by a party to a lawsuit against a co party, out of an occurrence that is part of the subject matter of the original action. See also counterclaim The Essential Law Dictionary. Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc.… … Law dictionary
cross-claim — Cross claims against co parties are governed in the federal district courts and in most state trial courts by Rule of Civil Procedure 13(g): A pleading may state as a cross claim any claim by one party against a co party arising out of the… … Black's law dictionary
cross-claim — Cross claims against co parties are governed in the federal district courts and in most state trial courts by Rule of Civil Procedure 13(g): A pleading may state as a cross claim any claim by one party against a co party arising out of the… … Black's law dictionary
cross — I (disagree with) verb act in opposition to, argue, be opposed to, collide, conflict with, confront, confute, contend, contest, contradict, contravene, controvert, debate, defy, dispute, gainsay, homini obsistere, make a stand against, neutralize … Law dictionary
