A cross-action is a legal proceeding initiated by a defendant against a plaintiff in response to a lawsuit filed by the plaintiff.
The purpose of a cross-action is to assert a claim or defence against the plaintiff that is related to the subject matter of the original lawsuit.
A cross-action can be filed at any time after the plaintiff has filed their lawsuit, but before the case has been resolved.
A cross-action is a separate lawsuit filed by the defendant, while a counterclaim is a claim made by the defendant within the original lawsuit.
No, a cross-action can only be filed in response to a lawsuit filed by the plaintiff.
Any claim or defence related to the subject matter of the original lawsuit can be asserted in a cross action.
The statute of limitations for filing a cross action varies depending on the jurisdiction and the type of claim being asserted.
Yes, a cross-action can be dismissed by the court if it is found to be without merit or if it is deemed to be duplicative of the claims asserted in the original lawsuit.
Yes, a cross-action can be settled separately from the original lawsuit if both parties agree to do so.
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This glossary post was last updated: 12th April 2024.
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