When a defendant has a cause of action against the plaintiff that arises out of the same set of facts that gave rise to the plaintiff's claim the defendant can raise a ____________.

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A counterclaim is a claim made by the defendant against the plaintiff in a lawsuit, arising out of the same set of facts as the plaintiff's claim. It allows the defendant to seek relief from the plaintiff, essentially making the defendant a counter-plaintiff in the same litigation.

When a Defendant Has a Cause of Action Against the Plaintiff