What is a cross-complaint?

A cross-complaint is a type of legal document filed in civil court cases in Hawaii. It is a legal response to an initial complaint that has been filed by the other side. A cross-complaint is generally only used if the original complaint includes multiple claims. When a cross-complaint is filed, it is separate from the initial complaint. The person who files the cross-complaint is known as the cross-complainant, and the person who filed the initial complaint is known as the “defendant” for the cross-complaint. The defendant in the cross-complaint must answer it within the same time frame as the initial complaint was answered. The cross-complainant may be seeking damages for the same issues covered in the initial complaint, or they may be seeking relief for separate, additional issues. In some cases, the parties may agree to dismiss the cross-complaint and the initial complaint together. When filing a cross-complaint in a civil court in Hawaii, the parties must follow the rules and procedures set out in the Hawaii Rules of Civil Procedure. This includes filing the cross-complaint with the court, notifying the other party of the cross-complaint, and filing a motion to have it heard.

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