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Is counterclaim is thee oppoisite of the claim ??

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In very simple terms, a counterclaim is the opposite of a claim. In the legal system, once a person (the “plaintiff”) has filed a legal action, which makes certain claims against the other party (the “defendant”), the defendant must file an answer to the claims with the court. Hope this helps :)
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