| − | A cross-claim is a pleading which asserts a claim arising out of the same subject action as the original complaint against a co-party, i.e., one co-defendant cross claims against another co-defendant for contribution for any [[damages]] assessed against him. [[category:legal terms]] | + | A '''cross-claim''' is a pleading which asserts a claim arising out of the same subject action as the original complaint against a co-party, i.e., one co-defendant cross claims against another co-defendant for contribution for any [[damages]] assessed against him. [[category:legal terms]] |