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Term: CROSS-DEMAND
Definition: A cross-demand is when one party makes a demand that opposes the demand made by another party. It is a legal or procedural right that can be asserted in a court of law. For example, if one person sues another for damages, the defendant may make a cross-demand for compensation for any harm caused by the plaintiff.
A cross-demand is a legal term that refers to a demand made by one party in opposition to the demand made by another party.
These examples illustrate how a cross-demand is a legal tool used by parties to assert their rights and make counterclaims against the opposing party's demands.