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cross-complaint

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A quick definition of cross-complaint:

A cross-complaint is when someone who is being sued by another person decides to sue them back. This can happen if the person being sued thinks that the other person is also responsible for what happened. For example, if someone gets into a car accident and sues the driver, the owner of the car might also file a cross-complaint against the driver. The cross-complaint has to be related to the same thing that the original lawsuit is about.

A more thorough explanation:

A cross-complaint, also known as a crossclaim, is a legal action that a party brings against another party who is already involved in a lawsuit. The cross-complaint must be related to the same incident or event that the original plaintiff is suing the defendant for.

For example, if a pedestrian sues a car owner and driver for a car accident, the car owner can file a cross-complaint against the driver. This is because the car owner and driver are both involved in the same incident that the pedestrian is suing them for.

Another example is if a landlord sues a tenant for unpaid rent, the tenant can file a cross-complaint against the landlord for not fixing a leaky roof. This is because both the unpaid rent and the leaky roof are related to the same rental agreement between the landlord and tenant.

The examples illustrate how a cross-complaint is an independent legal action that a party can bring against another party who is already involved in a lawsuit. The cross-complaint must be related to the same incident or event that the original plaintiff is suing the defendant for. This allows all parties involved in the incident to have their claims heard and resolved in one lawsuit.

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16:44
Yeah, I would have definitely gone to the hotel if I knew they booked a room for me. At the very least, it would be proper to show up personally and explain your extraneous circumstances
Law-Shark
16:44
Nah but it's in your name. I went to an ASD. I asked the school for an extra night and they gave it to me. You just need to plan things better.
Law-Shark
16:45
This is like peak disconenct between the male and female brain.
16:45
i think that's where i was confused then
Law-Shark
16:45
disconnect*
Law-Shark
16:45
You live and you learn
16:45
because i did let one of the staff know i'd be leaving early and thought that would be enough
16:46
but i was confused why i got an e-mail with a room cuz I didn't ask for it at all
Law-Shark
16:46
Well, you know now what to do.
16:47
well on their end they prob shouldn't just be buying hotel rooms for ppl who don't request it and then getting mad I didn't go
16:48
goof
16:48
Did you get any materials for admitted students day explaining that they would be booking hotel rooms?
16:49
there was an opt in on the form but I didn't select yes
16:49
Hmm, that's weird
16:50
i think it's unprofessional of them to call you like what if you had an emergency and had to leave? why is it their business why you didn't stay? not like they're lacking money and $100.00 hotel room is gona make them bankrupt
16:50
i figured it was an error and I was on the road so I didn't read into it. plus it would make more sense for it to be the night before cuz it started at 9am? so I was like uhhh and paid it no mind
16:51
@bigfatsloth: that's what i'm saying, they were gonna pay no matter what
16:54
"This is like peak disconenct between the male and female brain." like bffr
16:55
It was probably an administrative error then. I can't imagine why they would book hotel rooms for people that didn't select yes. I would maybe follow up with them and apologize for the misunderstanding to avoid any awkwardness
Denny
16:56
who watch that arsenal game
16:56
I'm a Chelsea fan unfortunately
damn why are yall fighting i the lsd.law gc
Denny
17:14
@ET025: but ur not watching champions league?
Denny
17:15
declan rice did a madness
17:20
@Denny: Not today. Doing more LSAT studying this afternoon, but I saw that. I think Chelsea missed out on him. (this is probably more suited for OT)
Does anyone have experience getting their aid package reconsidered at WashU? How long does it take to hear back after sending the form?
MrThickRopes
21:01
fo pm gon be good to us tmrw
Mr ropes is hopeful again so I am too
21:33
lets go ropes
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