Legal Question in Civil Litigation in New York

Re: Is a counterclaim filed with the answer?

A counterclaim MAY be filed with the answer but depending on the speicific court state versus federal versus county, etc. you are free to present one at various junctures.

Re: Is a counterclaim filed with the answer?

Yes, however, it does not have to be.

A counterclaim may be interposed at any time with leave of court, or at any time it is proper to serve an amended answer as of right.

Re: Is a counterclaim filed with the answer?

It can be.

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