A defendant may make a counterclaim against the plaintiff:
A) based on the same events the plaintiff bases the complaint on
B) only if it involves different events than those the plaintiff bases the complaint on
C) only if the plaintiff agrees
D) only if the court doubts the plaintiff
E) none of the other choices are correct

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A defendant may make a counterclaim against the plaintiff based on the same events the plaintiff bases the complaint on. This allows both parties to bring their respective claims before the court in one lawsuit, saving time and resources.

A Defendant May Make a Counterclaim Against the Plaintiff