Warning

Info

Warning

Info

Warning

Info

LSDefine

Simple English definitions for legal terms

countersuit

Read a random definition: Request for Admission

A quick definition of countersuit:

A countersuit is when someone who is being sued by another person decides to sue them back. This is called a counterclaim. It's like saying, "You're suing me, but I also have a problem with you and I want to sue you too." Sometimes, a counterclaim is required by the court if it's related to the original claim, but other times it's optional. The goal is to resolve all the problems between the two people in one lawsuit instead of having to go to court multiple times.

A more thorough explanation:

A countersuit is a legal claim made by a defendant against the plaintiff in response to the original claim made by the plaintiff. It is also known as a counterclaim.

For example, if a person sues their neighbor for property damage, the neighbor may file a countersuit claiming that the person's tree branches damaged their roof.

There are two types of counterclaims: compulsory and permissive. A compulsory counterclaim must be asserted in the original action and relates to the opposing party's claim. A permissive counterclaim does not have to be asserted in the original action and may involve third parties over which the court does not have jurisdiction.

Overall, a countersuit allows both parties to present their claims and defenses in one lawsuit, which can save time and resources.

countersign | countertrade

Warning

Info

General

General chat about the legal profession.
main_chatroom
👍 Chat vibe: 0 👎
Help us make LSD better!
Tell us what's important to you
medicine is a scam
join the ethically ambiguous legal field instead
Dkk
18:57
I want to meet an attorney that defends clients who run into flat earth problems. I want an attorney that knows and believes in flat earth theory.
19:05
i want a flat earther for president. i want a guy who posts on 4chan for president. i want someone who mogs for president.
Dkk
19:18
Exactly. My version of that awful poem.
Dkk
19:19
I can accept a president with maybe one or two of the poems traits hut good God, all of them??? No ty.
windyMagician
19:20
president who respects sex is crazy
windyMagician
19:20
we had bill clinton already
Dkk
19:21
Bill Clinton, first and last black president
windyMagician
19:23
I want to go running but my leg feels weird
windyMagician
19:23
it doesn't hurt its just tingly
Dkk
19:26
It needs more alcohol. You tingle when your nerves need watering.
19:27
try stretching it maybe to see what's up
windyMagician
19:27
stretches make me think it's just soreness
windyMagician
19:27
I'm sober lol
Dkk
19:38
Anyone else get the google notification that your LSD password has been compromised lol. LSD got hacked.
20:48
what.jpg @Dkk
CynicalOops
21:03
You think you just fell out of a coconut tree?
jackfrost11770
21:10
nope dk
CynicalOops
22:37
Calvinamala Harris
jackfrost11770
23:16
should i start using letterboxed again
Dkk
23:25
@jackfrost11770: if you want but like it aint for me
dk do u ever eat at bk
Dkk
23:48
@chickenburgahfart: I would do that in the Army if really desperate for food or if I had to work through lunch. One of the few fast food places I go to.
bk so slept on
Dkk
0:23
I will take In N Out everyday over it when I can though.
texaslawhopefully
1:22
In N Out is not only the best fast food place, but the prices too are fantastic
Dkk
1:27
Indeed, indeed.
LSD+ is ad-free, with DMs, discounts, case briefs & more.