[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Name of the Clerk] [Court Name] [Court Address] [City, State, ZIP] Re: Filing of Cross claim and Affirmative Defenses Case No: [Case Number] Plaintiff: [Plaintiff's Name] Defendant: [Defendant's Name] Dear [Clerk's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to formally file a Cross claim and Affirmative Defenses on behalf of [Defendant's Name] in the aforementioned case. I kindly request that you assist in processing and docketing the enclosed documents appropriately. As per the Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 13, which permits a defendant to assert cross claims against other defendants involved in the same case, we are filing this Cross claim to assert our rights and claims against [Other Defendant's Name]. We believe that [Other Defendant's Name] shares liability and responsibility in the underlying matter. To this end, please find enclosed the following documents for filing: 1. Cross claim: This document outlines our claims against [Other Defendant's Name], highlighting the reasons why they should be held liable for the allegations made by the Plaintiff. We have attached a copy of the initial Complaint for your reference. 2. Affirmative Defenses: This document provides a list of defenses that [Defendant's Name] intends to raise in response to the Plaintiff's claims. The defenses presented are in accordance with the Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure and pertinent case law. Please find the specific numbered defenses outlined in the enclosed document. We kindly request that you file the Cross claim and Affirmative Defenses in a timely manner and provide us with a filed-stamped copy for our records. Additionally, please notify all parties involved in this case about the filing and send copies of the documents to their respective counsel. If there are any fees associated with filing these documents, please provide us with an invoice or let us know the proper payment process. Should you require any additional information or documentation, please do not hesitate to contact me via the above-mentioned contact details. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. We appreciate your assistance in ensuring that our Cross claim and Affirmative Defenses are duly filed and processed. Yours sincerely, [Your Name]