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Aug. 15, 2008
Navigating the Cross-Fire
The purpose of a cross-complaint is to enable the expeditious resolution of legal disputes, even those unrelated to the underlying action, once the parties have come to court, writes Michael Paul Thomas. - focus Column
By Michael Paul Thomas
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A cross-complaint is the method by which a defendant may assert claims for affirmative relief against the plaintiff, a codefendant or someone not yet a party to the action. The purpose of a cross-complaint is to enable the expeditious resolution of legal disputes, even those unrelated to the underlying action, once the parties have come to court....
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