Cross-claim

A cross-claim is a legal claim made by one defendant or party against another defendant or party involved in the same lawsuit. It arises from the same facts or issues underlying the original case. Essentially, when multiple parties are involved in a dispute, one defendant may assert a cross-claim to seek damages or relief from a co-party, rather than against an outside party. This process helps resolve related disputes within the same lawsuit, streamlining the legal process and ensuring all relevant issues between parties are addressed together.