A Counterclaim Differs from an Affirmative Defense in That,a Counterclaim

question 47

Multiple Choice

A counterclaim differs from an affirmative defense in that,a counterclaim:

• A)is a new claim by the plaintiff.
• B)does not permit a defendant to claim for damages caused by a fraud.
• C)is merely an attack on the plaintiff's claims.
• D)is the defendant's attempt to obtain legal relief.

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