permissive counterclaim — Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 13(b) grants defendant unqualified right to interpose permissive counterclaim ; one that does not arise out of same transaction or occurrence furnishing subject matter of plaintiffs claim, and court possesses no… … Black's law dictionary
permissive counterclaim — A counterclaim constituting an essentially independent action, having no relation to the subject matter of the plaintiff s cause of action. Big Cola Corp. v World Bottling Co. (CA6 Tenn) 134 F2d 718. Any claim against an opposing party not… … Ballentine's law dictionary
permissive — per·mis·sive adj 1: based on or having permission permissive occupancy a permissive user of the vehicle 2: granting permission or discretion (as to the court) a permissive statute 3: not compulsory: as a … Law dictionary
counterclaim — coun·ter·claim / kau̇n tər ˌklām/ n: a claim for relief that is asserted against an opposing party after an original claim has been made compare affirmative defense at defense, cross action, cross appeal … Law dictionary
counterclaim — A claim presented by a defendant in opposition to or deduction from the claim of the plaintiff. Fed.R. Civil P. 13. If established, such will defeat or diminish the plaintiffs claim. Under federal rule practice, and also in most states,… … Black's law dictionary
counterclaim — A claim presented by a defendant in opposition to or deduction from the claim of the plaintiff. Fed.R. Civil P. 13. If established, such will defeat or diminish the plaintiffs claim. Under federal rule practice, and also in most states,… … Black's law dictionary
counterclaim, permissive — n. A claim not arising out of the occurrence that brought about the original complaint, and that can be brought at the defendant’s choice. The Essential Law Dictionary. Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. Amy Hackney Blackwell.… … Law dictionary
Counterclaim — Civil procedure in the United States Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Doctrines of civil procedure Jurisdiction Subject matter jurisdiction Diversity jurisdiction Personal jurisdiction Removal jurisdiction Venue Change of venue … Wikipedia
Declaratory judgment — A declaratory judgment is a judgment of a court in a civil case which declares the rights, duties, or obligations of one or more parties in a dispute. A declaratory judgment is legally binding, but it does not order any action by a party.[1] In… … Wikipedia
Declaratory ruling — A declaratory judgment is a judgment of a court in a civil case which declares the rights, duties, or obligations of each party in a dispute. It is commonly called a declaratory ruling, a term which also includes decisions of regulatory agencies … Wikipedia
