Used to describe a legal action taken in response to a plaintiff's claim.

Legal Context

Often a defensive move in legal disputes to turn the tables.

Reacting Strategy

A counterclaim doesn't simply reject the original claim; it introduces a new one.

Used in debates or discussions to challenge another's argument.

Should provide evidence or reasoning that refutes the opposing point.

Can shift the direction of a debate or discussion significantly.

 actually can't bring court cases otherwise she could sue him for assault and theft mind you I'm pretty sure he would have a very solid counterclaim