Avery files a suit against Beth, alleging that she failed to pay him for two months' labor at her Choice Cheese Factory. Beth denies the charge and claims that Avery breached their contract to produce a certain quantity of cheeses and owes Beth damages for the breach. Beth's claim is
A)a contra charge.
B)a counterclaim.
C)a counterpoint.
D)a cross-complaint.

Question

Avery files a suit against Beth, alleging that she failed to pay him for two months' labor at her Choice Cheese Factory. Beth denies the charge and claims that Avery breached their contract to produce a certain quantity of cheeses and owes Beth damages for the breach. Beth's claim is​
A)a contra charge.
B)a counterclaim.
C)a counterpoint.
D)a cross-complaint.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A counterclaim is a claim made by a defendant in a legal action against the plaintiff's claim, essentially a lawsuit within a lawsuit. Beth's claim that Avery breached the contract and owes her damages is a counterclaim.

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