Lynn files a suit against Karl.Karl denies Lynn's charges and sets forth his own claim that Lynn breached their contract and owes Karl funds for the breach.This is

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Karl's claim against Lynn is a counterclaim, as it is a claim made by the defendant in response to the plaintiff's original claim. It is not a crossclaim, which is a claim made by one defendant against another defendant in the same case. It is also not an affirmative defense, which is a defense raised by the defendant that does not involve making a claim against the plaintiff. Finally, it is not an irrelevant response, as it is directly relevant to the case at hand.

Lynn Files a Suit Against Karl