§ Rule 1031 Counterclaim

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Rule 1031. Counterclaim

    (a) The defendant may set forth in the answer under the heading “Counterclaim” any cause of action cognizable in a civil action which the defendant has against the plaintiff at the time of filing the answer.

    Note: See Rule 2256 governing counterclaims in an action involving an additional defendant.

    See Rule 213(a) and (b) governing consolidation and severance of causes of action.

    (b) A counterclaim need not diminish or defeat the relief demanded by the plaintiff. It may demand relief exceeding in amount or different in kind from that demanded by the plaintiff.