cross-claim
noun
ˈkrȯs-ˌklām 
: a claim against a party on the same side of a legal action
Word History
First Known Use
1952, in the meaning defined above
Legal Definition
cross-claim
noun
: a claim against a party on the same side of an action (as a coplaintiff or codefendant) compare counterclaim, cross-action, cross-appeal, third-party claim
Note: Under Rule 13(g) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, a cross-claim must be related to the original action in that it arises from the same transaction or occurrence as the original action or a counterclaim, or involves property that is the subject matter of the original action.
cross-claims
noun
as in counterclaims
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- counterclaims
- counter-suits
- countersuits
- litigations
- cross actions
- lawsuits
- proceedings
- causes
- complaints
- actions
- suits
- cases