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The rule differentiates counterclaim and crossclaim. While they are both independent actions, counterclaim is only brought by the defendant against the plaintiff, crossclaim can be brought by the defendant against a co-party or by a plaintiff against a co-party.
(B) A party must serve an answer to a counterclaim or crossclaim within 21 days after being served with the pleading that states the counterclaim or crossclaim. (C) A party must serve a reply to an answer within 21 days after being served with an order to reply, unless the order specifies a different time.
There are two sides to every argument: (1) the claim, and (2) the counterclaim. The first is a statement of the party's point, or argument for something. The second is a rebuttal, or argument opposing the claim.
Counterclaim. A counterclaim is a claim by a defendant against a plaintiff. The responsive pleading to the complaint may include a counter-claim. There is no filing fee to file a counter-claim.
TIME TO RESPOND In addition, a party must respond to a counterclaim or cross-claim within 21 days of being served with the pleading that states the claim(s) (FRCP 12(a)(1)(B)).