By counterclaiming for damages, she shifted the focus of the lawsuit.

When the plaintiff filed claims against him, he planned to counterclaim immediately to seek compensation.

After the plaintiff filed a breach of contract suit, the defendant filed a counterclaim asserting that the plaintiff had actually breached the agreement first.

The court granted the counterclaimers additional time to gather evidence before the hearing.

The plaintiff and defendant exchanged counterclaims during the lengthy litigation.

The defendant counterclaimed, arguing that the plaintiff had breached the contract first.

The judge granted the counterclaimants additional time to gather evidence.

The counterclaimant presented new evidence that weakened the plaintiff's case.

The counterclaimer filed a motion to dismiss the original complaint.