cross-claimant

Definition of "cross-claimant"
  1. A party in a lawsuit who makes a claim against another party involved in the same lawsuit
How to use "cross-claimant" in a sentence
  1. The cross-claimant accused the defendant of assisting the original plaintiff in fraudulent activities.
  2. As a cross-claimant, he asserted his rights in the event and sued the other defendants for damages.
  3. The court allowed her to join the case as a cross-claimant, allowing her to present her claims against the other parties involved.

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