Paralegal Advanced Competency Exam (PACE) Practice Exam

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Which of the following is an accurate definition of cross-claim?

A claim filed against a new party involved in the lawsuit
A counter claim filed against the plaintiff
A claim made against a co-party in the same action
A motion to dismiss filed during the case

The correct answer is: A claim made against a co-party in the same action

A cross-claim refers specifically to a claim made against a co-party in the same legal action. This is commonly encountered in multi-defendant or multi-plaintiff cases where a party seeks to assert a claim against another party who is also involved in the ongoing litigation. It allows for efficient resolution of related disputes within a single case, as opposed to requiring separate lawsuits. The other options describe different legal concepts. An option indicating a claim against a new party involved in the lawsuit refers to a third-party complaint rather than a cross-claim. A counterclaim, which involves filing a claim against the plaintiff, and a motion to dismiss, which is a procedural request to terminate the case before a full trial, are distinct legal mechanisms not categorized as cross-claims. Understanding these definitions highlights why cross-claims are specifically associated with co-parties in the same lawsuit context.