Definitions

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  • noun law A lawsuit filed against a party that has filed a suit against one.

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  • noun a suit brought against someone who has sued you

Etymologies

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counter- +‎ suit

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Examples

  • The legal team suing Chevron in Ecuador argued that the restraining order was unnecessary, given the absence of a verdict, and they called the countersuit a blatant attempt to bleed them of money.

    chron.com Chronicle 2011

  • In response, Taymor's lawyers called the countersuit baseless, although not surprising given their previous treatment of her.

    NYDN Rss JOE DZIEMIANOWICZ 2012

  • West and Zampella's attorney, Robert M. Schwartz, called the countersuit's claims "false and outrageous" on Friday.

    SFGate: Top News Stories 2010

  • West and Zampella's attorney, Robert M. Schwartz, called the countersuit's claims "false and outrageous."

    Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 AP 2010

  • West and Zampella's attorney, Robert M. Schwartz, called the countersuit's claims "false and outrageous" on Friday.

    SFGate: Top News Stories 2010

  • West and Zampella's attorney, Robert M. Schwartz, called the countersuit's claims "false and outrageous" on Friday.

    daytondailynews.com - News 2010

  • West and Zampella's attorney, Robert M. Schwartz, called the countersuit's claims "false and outrageous" on Friday.

    KPIX: Top Stories Videos 2010

  • West and Zampella's attorney, Robert M. Schwartz, called the countersuit's claims "false and outrageous" on Friday.

    Yahoo! Video Games: Top Features 2010

  • West and Zampella's attorney, Robert M. Schwartz, called the countersuit's claims "false and outrageous."

    CS-Nation [MyIS]Zips 2010

  • West and Zampella's attorney, Robert M. Schwartz, called the countersuit's claims "false and outrageous" on Friday.

    Yahoo! Video Games: Top Features 2010

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