You may counterclaim against her for breach of contract, a claim unrelated to the accident. Example: A plaintiff sues you for injuries she sustained after you drove your car over her foot. Litigating claims between parties becomes economical and efficient. Counterclaims obviate the need for multiple lawsuits. As the defendant, you may interpose claims unrelated to a plaintiff s claims. 2 You may seek any type of relief in your counterclaim: A plaintiff s claim for relief doesn t restrict the relief, equitable or legal, a defendant may seek. Counterclaims may partially or fully offset plaintiff s claims or even exceed them. 1 Counterclaims Counterclaims are claims separate and distinct causes of action brought by you, the defendant, against a plaintiff. Counterclaims or cross-claims go in your answer to the plaintiff s complaint. This column focuses on counterclaims and cross-claims. 7 The Mobile Law Office From Lincoln to the Lincoln Lawyer By Gary Munneke A special issue on law practice management Building and Understanding Law Office Space Law Office of the Near Future The Virtual Office A Whole New World and the Brave New Lawyerģ THE LEGAL WRITER BY GERALD LEBOVITS Drafting New York Civil-Litigation Documents: Part IX The Answer The Legal Writer continues with drafting the answer. 1 New York University School of Law From the SelectedWorks of Gerald Lebovits September, 2011 Drafting New York Civil-Litigation Documents: Part IX The Answer Gerald Lebovits Available at:Ģ Journal NEW YORK STATE BAR ASSOCIATION SEPTEMBER 2011 VOL.
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