Counterclaims

Question 1

Counterclaims

Answer 1

Claims D has against P may be pleaded in answer as a counterclaim

Question 2

Compulsory counterclaim

Answer 2

Where conunterclaim arises out of same transaction or occurrence as one of P’s claims it must be pleaded or will be barred

Question 3

Permissive counterclaim

Answer 3

Any other counterclaim is permissive and may be asserted assuming court has subject matter jurisdiction even though there is no connection between it and P’s claim