Definitions
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- noun law A
lawsuit filed against aparty that has filed a suit against one.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a suit brought against someone who has sued you
Etymologies
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Examples
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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
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In response, Taymor's lawyers called the countersuit baseless, although not surprising given their previous treatment of her.
NYDN Rss JOE DZIEMIANOWICZ 2012
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West and Zampella's attorney, Robert M. Schwartz, called the countersuit's claims "false and outrageous" on Friday.
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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
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West and Zampella's attorney, Robert M. Schwartz, called the countersuit's claims "false and outrageous" on Friday.
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West and Zampella's attorney, Robert M. Schwartz, called the countersuit's claims "false and outrageous" on Friday.
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West and Zampella's attorney, Robert M. Schwartz, called the countersuit's claims "false and outrageous" on Friday.
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West and Zampella's attorney, Robert M. Schwartz, called the countersuit's claims "false and outrageous" on Friday.
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West and Zampella's attorney, Robert M. Schwartz, called the countersuit's claims "false and outrageous."
CS-Nation [MyIS]Zips 2010
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West and Zampella's attorney, Robert M. Schwartz, called the countersuit's claims "false and outrageous" on Friday.
strev commented on the word countersuit
What melamine salesmen wear to work.
April 11, 2009