Subject: Kentucky Sample Letter to Clerk: Filing a Cross claim and Affirmative Defenses Dear [Clerk's Name], I hereby send this letter to formally file a cross claim and a set of affirmative defenses in the matter of [Case Name/Number]. As a party involved in this legal action, it is crucial to present my stance and assert my rights in this particular case. Therefore, I kindly request your assistance in processing these documents appropriately. 1. Cross claim Filing: A cross claim is a legal action taken by one co-defendant against another co-defendant within the same lawsuit, wherein both parties have been sued by the plaintiff. By filing a cross claim, I intend to assert my rights and seek appropriate relief against the co-defendant(s) based on the following grounds: — [Describe the factual and legal basis for the cross claim] — [State the specific claims or causes of action] — [Mention any relevant statutes, regulations, or case law supporting the cross claim] — [List any supporting evidence or documents] Kindly have the cross claim documents attached to this letter duly filed and processed according to the applicable rules and regulations of the Kentucky court system. 2. Affirmative Defenses Submission: In addition to the cross claim filing, I am also submitting a set of affirmative defenses which should be taken into consideration during the proceedings. Affirmative defenses are legal arguments that negate or mitigate the claims made by the opposing party. The following are the affirmative defenses I wish to assert: — [List each affirmative defense that applies to the case] — [Provide a brief explanation or legal argument for each defense] — [Include any supporting evidence, citations, or precedents] By submitting these affirmative defenses, I seek to protect my rights and interests against the claims made by the plaintiff and/or the co-defendant(s). I kindly request your prompt attention to this matter and acknowledgement of the successful filing of the cross claim and affirmative defenses. Please provide me with a copy of the filed documents, along with any applicable fees or instructions for further actions required. Should you require any additional information or if any complications arise during the filing process, I can be reached at [Your Contact Information]. Thank you for your attention and cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number]