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counterclaim

[kaun-ter-klaym, kaun-ter-klaym] / ˈkaʊn tərˌkleɪm, ˌkaʊn tərˈkleɪm /














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Sarkissian has filed a counterclaim against Global Ascension, Macciello and others connected to the film production company, also accusing them of fraud and breach of contract.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

Han said he would pay the money but disputes the amount involved and may file a counterclaim later.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026

Amid claim and counterclaim Russia on Friday had requested an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council.

From BBC ● May 23, 2026

The suit was filed as a counterclaim to a November lawsuit by Joby against Archer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 9, 2026

Don't take on so," she said kindly, and then remembering her treasured property, and probably fearing a counterclaim on my part to its possession, "But how can you be sure she was here?

From Quest of the Golden Girl, a Romance by Richard Le Gallienne

In a statement on Wednesday, ARN said the settlement "provides for the full and final resolution of all claims and counterclaims between the parties".

From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026

All claims and counterclaims were dismissed, the filing said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 1, 2026

But I don't think that any of us were prepared for the number, and the defamation claims, and the counterclaims to the defamation claims.

From Salon ● May 29, 2024

Majors’ lawyers have declined to respond to the claims, saying only that they’re preparing to file counterclaims against Jabbari.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 8, 2024

Even in actions of strict law counterclaims have been permitted since a rescript of the Emperor Marcus, the defendant meeting the plaintiff's claim by a plea of fraud.

From The Institutes of Justinian by John Baron Moyle

Italy counterclaimed that after being found by Italian fishermen, it had been exported illegally from Italy.

From New York Times ● May 2, 2024

Then, American counterclaimed, saying Dad broke the contract by improperly using the companion feature.

From The Guardian ● Sep. 20, 2019

N. E. A. counterclaimed that not one of its 500 clients had dropped Hoople for Puffle.

From Time Magazine Archive

PP is counterclaiming £344,000 in ground rent, plus another £286,000 of interest and costs.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2025

All that counterclaiming and crossclaiming might be avoided by settling, but the large number of litigants and of lawyers — 15 at last count — still points to a protracted process, legal experts say.

From Seattle Times ● May 28, 2023




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