Meaning of Counterclaim | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A suit filed by a defendant against a plaintiff secondary to the original complaint.
2. A claim (assertion) that counters (disputes) another.

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“Develop claims and counterclaims fairly and thoroughly, supplying the most relevant data and evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both claims and counterclaims in a discipline-appropriate form that anticipates the audience's knowledge level, concerns, values, and possible biases.”

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