Claim

The assertion of a legal right.

    Statement of Claim
        The method of bringing an action by one person against another.
    Counterclaim
        An action brought by the defendant in an existing action against the plaintiff, which is usually tried with the plaintiff's claim.
    Cross Claim
        An action brought between co-defendants or co-plaintiffs in an existing action.
    Third Party Claim
        An action brought by the defendant in an existing action against another person, asserting that this third party is liable for some or all of the plaintiff's damages rather than the defendant.