countersuing
/ˈkaʊntərˌsuɪŋ/
verb
- The act of filing a lawsuit in response to a lawsuit filed against oneself.
- The lawyer advised against countersuing because it would prolong the case.
- Countersuing is often a strategy to put pressure on the original plaintiff.
- They are countersuing for legal fees and damages caused by the false claims.
noun
- The action or process of filing a countersuit.
- Countersuing can be expensive and time-consuming for both parties.
- The judge allowed the countersuing to proceed alongside the original case.
- Many legal experts warn that countersuing often leads to more conflict.