All allegations in a counterclaim, cross-claim, or third-party complaint are deemed denied and need not be responded to.

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Under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically Rule 8(b), a party must serve an answer to a counterclaim, cross-claim, or third-party complaint, and this answer must admit or deny the allegations asserted against them. Failure to deny allegations may be considered an admission of those allegations.

All Allegations in a Counterclaim, Cross-Claim, or Third-Party Complaint Are