A defendant who believes that he or she has been injured by the plaintiff can file a(n)________ against the plaintiff in addition to an answer.

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A cross-complaint is a legal document filed by a defendant in response to a complaint by a plaintiff. It allows the defendant to bring a claim against the plaintiff for damages, injuries, or other relief that they believe they are entitled to. The cross-complaint is filed as part of the same lawsuit, and the plaintiff must respond to it just as they would respond to the original complaint.

A Defendant Who Believes That He or She Has Been