cross bill
- A pleading in a case that lets one involved party assert a related claim against another involved party
- Due to ongoing disagreements, the defendant decided to file a cross bill against the co-defendant for breach of contract.
- The plaintiff had to counter the cross bill filed by the defendant that alleged misrepresentation.
- Following the initial lawsuit, the defendant responded with a cross bill, raising new issues for the court to consider.
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