If an answer contains a crossclaim, the other party must file an answer to the crossclaim.

If an answer contains a crossclaim, the other party must file an answer to the crossclaim.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only if crossclaim is asserted
• D. Only if court approves

Answer: (A)

In North Carolina, a crossclaim is a claim by one party against a co-party that arises from the same transaction or occurrence and is pleaded within an answer. Because a crossclaim is treated as its own cause of action, the party who is the target of that crossclaim must respond to it just as they would respond to any other claim. The response is due within the time set by the rules for a responsive pleading (typically 30 days after service of the crossclaim, unless another deadline applies). This requirement ensures all issues between the parties are addressed in one proceeding and the court can resolve them together rather than piecemeal.

In North Carolina, a crossclaim is a claim by one party against a co-party that arises from the same transaction or occurrence and is pleaded within an answer. Because a crossclaim is treated as its own cause of action, the party who is the target of that crossclaim must respond to it just as they would respond to any other claim. The response is due within the time set by the rules for a responsive pleading (typically 30 days after service of the crossclaim, unless another deadline applies). This requirement ensures all issues between the parties are addressed in one proceeding and the court can resolve them together rather than piecemeal.