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counterclaim
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counterclaim
Etymology: L, contra, against, clamere, to cry out
(in law) a claim made by a defendant establishing a cause for action in his or her favor against a plaintiff. The purpose of a counterclaim is to oppose or detract from a plaintiff's claim or complaint.


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The Company filed an answer on March 31, 2003, which denied all allegations of the complaint and on June 23, 2003, the Company asserted a counter-claim against Dr.
The Company filed an answer on March 31, 2003, which denied all allegations of the complaint and on June 23, 2003, the Company asserted a counter-claim against Dr.
Alfred Bunmi George, owner of Los Angeles-based 21st Century Insurance and Financial Services for the past 13 years, filed a counter-claim in Los Angeles on Monday, June 16, 2003, against 21st Century Insurance Group (formerly known as 20th Century Insurance) over the use of the name "21st Century Insurance" in Los Angeles County.
 
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