A claim brought by a plaintiff against a coplaintiff, or by a defendant against a codefendant. A cross-claim will not be allowed unless the subject matter relates closely to the original cause of action. See e.g. Roe v. Wade 410 US 113 (1973).
A claim brought by a plaintiff against a coplaintiff, or by a defendant against a codefendant. A cross-claim will not be allowed unless the subject matter relates closely to the original cause of action. See e.g. Roe v. Wade 410 US 113 (1973).