What Does Cross Claim Mean?

A crossclaim is a claim asserted between codefendants or coplaintiffs in a case and that relates to the subject of the original claim or counterclaim according to Black's Law Dictionary. A cross claim is filed against someone who is a co-defendant or co-plaintiff to the party who originates the crossclaim.

What is a cross-claim example?

A crossclaim is a claim by a plaintiff against another plaintiff or a defendant against another defendant. ... For example, if Patty and Penelope sue David, but Patty also sues Penelope in the same case, then Patty's claim against Penelope would be a crossclaim.

What are cross claims?

A cross-claim is a claim or action that is brought by: the defendant in the proceeding against the plaintiff; a co-defendant; or. a third person that is not already a party to the proceeding.