Synonyms of counterclaim

counterclaim

noun

as in complaint

a court case brought against the plaintiff of another court case by the defendant

The defendant filed a counterclaim for his own injuries, claiming that he only rear-ended the plaintiff because she had stopped too fast.

Related Words

• complaint
• lawsuit
• cross-claim
• litigation
• countersuit
• cross action
• suit
• cause
• case
• proceeding
• action

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of counterclaim

The Pac-12 provided its answer to the counterclaim in April, and a trial was set for that matter in July 2027. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Williams, who had filed counterclaims against Baumgarten for allegedly making false and defamatory statements about her and tarnishing her reputation, also voluntarily dismissed her suit at the same time. — Catherine Muccigrosso july 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026

The claim and counterclaim are among serious allegations – including of smear campaigns and embezzlement – aired in multiple court cases now swirling around the production of the Australian musical comedy. — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Per an April 20 court order, Hardee’s lawsuit is paused due to ARC’s bankruptcy filing and inability to file a counterclaim. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026