Asked by Dustin Godtfring on May 08, 2024
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Tamra's action against Anton for the tires is called a ________.
A) Counterclaim
B) Cross-Claim
C) Third-party claim
D) Discovery claim
E) Service claim
Counterclaim
A claim made to offset another claim, typically in a legal proceeding by the defendant against the plaintiff.
- Understand the different forms of counterclaims and defensive strategies in legal actions.
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Shakira CarterMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Tamra's action against Anton for slashing her tires is a counterclaim because it is a claim made to offset another claim in the same legal action, specifically in response to Anton's original lawsuit against her.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the different forms of counterclaims and defensive strategies in legal actions.