Washington Counter Claim CRLJ1.3 is a procedural rule of civil procedure as established by the Washington Supreme Court. It outlines the process by which a defendant may file a counterclaim in response to a complaint brought by a plaintiff. The rule applies to all civil cases in the state of Washington. Types of Washington Counter Claim CRLJ1.3: 1. Compulsory Counterclaim: A compulsory counterclaim is a claim that must be raised by a defendant in response to a claim made by the plaintiff or the defendant will waive the right to assert it. 2. Permissive Counterclaim: A permissive counterclaim is a claim that the defendant may assert against the plaintiff in response to the plaintiff’s claim, but is not required to do so. 3. Cross-Claim: A cross-claim is a claim that a defendant brings against a co-defendant in response to a claim brought by the plaintiff. 4. Counter-Cross-Claim: A counter-cross-claim is a claim that a co-defendant brings against the defendant in response to a cross-claim. 5. Third-Party Claim: A third-party claim is a claim that a defendant brings against a non-party in response to a claim brought by the plaintiff.