The use of cell phones should be banned in schools :)

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Even though a counterclaim comes by way of an answer, you should consider like a complaint. You have 20 days to answer a counterclaim.

The rule applies whether or not a compulsory counterclaim statute or rule of court exists.

The other party made a bad counterclaim, which was backed up by their lawyer.

If you are the plaintiff by counterclaim - that means you were the defendant in a previous claim and are now offsetting that claim with a counterclaim. You reverse your role with this action and point the finger back at the original plaintiff.