Claim in reconvention
A defendant's counterclaim against the plaintiff in the same civil action.
Definition
A claim in reconvention is usually pleaded alongside or after the defendant's plea, depending on the rules and facts. The practical review should check the plaintiff's claim, defendant's defence, proposed counterclaim, supporting documents, jurisdiction, prescription risk, court rules, relief requested, and whether the counterclaim should be separated, consolidated, settled, or tried with the main claim.
Key takeaways
A defendant's counterclaim against the plaintiff in the same civil action.
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What does Claim in reconvention mean?
A defendant's counterclaim against the plaintiff in the same civil action.
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