A defendant who believes that he or she has been injured by the plaintiff can file a(n) ________ against the plaintiff.
A) injunction
B) cross-complaint
C) rejoinder
D) rebuttal

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A cross-complaint is a legal claim made by a defendant against a plaintiff in response to the plaintiff's original complaint. It alleges that the plaintiff has also caused harm to the defendant and seeks damages or relief for the defendant's injuries. Therefore, a defendant who believes they have been injured by the plaintiff can file a cross-complaint against the plaintiff.

A Defendant Who Believes That He or She Has Been