[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Name of Clerk] [Mecklenburg County District Court] [Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Re: Cross claim and Affirmative Defenses Filing[Possibly include Case Number or Other Identifier] Dear [Name of Clerk], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to formally submit a cross claim and affirmative defenses in the [Case Name/Number/Identifier] currently pending in Mecklenburg County District Court. As a party to the aforementioned case, I am exercising my right to assert a cross claim against [Opposing Party's Name]. The purpose of this cross claim is to assert a claim against the opposing party based on [provide a brief explanation of the grounds or basis for the cross claim]. Additionally, I would like to assert affirmative defenses in response to the claims made by [Opposing Party's Name]. These defenses include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Statute of limitations: I believe the claims made by [Opposing Party's Name] are barred by the applicable statute of limitations. 2. Lack of subject jurisdiction: I contest the court's jurisdiction over this matter based on [provide a brief explanation of the reasons]. 3. Failure to state a claim: I contend that [Opposing Party's Name] has failed to state a valid claim upon which relief can be granted. 4. Contributory negligence: I allege that [Opposing Party's Name] shares responsibility for the incident in question due to their own negligent actions. 5. Waiver: I argue that [Opposing Party's Name] has waived their right to pursue the present claims based on [provide a brief explanation of the grounds for waiver]. I hereby request that the cross claim and affirmative defenses described above be filed and docketed accordingly. Please notify me promptly upon the completion of this filing and provide any further guidance or instructions if required. Enclosed, please find the necessary copies of the cross claim and affirmative defenses, as well as the filing fee as required by the applicable court rules. Should you require any additional documentation or information, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Phone Number] or [Email Address]. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I trust that your office will handle the filing in an efficient and timely manner. I look forward to receiving confirmation of the filing's completion. Sincerely, [Your Name]