countersuit

/ ˈkaʊntəˌsuːt /

noun

1. law a legal claim made as a reaction to a claim made against one

Example Sentences

Beyond the yah-boo of suit and countersuit, both cases could prove embarrassing for the United States.

From The Daily Beast

Jay Z then filed a countersuit, claiming Kelly was the one responsible for the canceled tour.

From The Daily Beast

The countersuit contended that the federal government failed to enforce immigration policy.

From The Daily Beast

Dominique Nabokov saw them at an exhibit and filed a lawsuit, but ultimately lost in the countersuit.

From The Daily Beast

Of course, as these things go, a lawsuit and countersuit followed.

From The Daily Beast