§ Rule 1031.1 Cross-Claim

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Rule 1031.1. Cross-Claim

    Any party may set forth in the answer or reply under the heading “Cross-claim” a cause of action against any other party to the action that the other party may be

    (1) solely liable on the underlying cause of action or

    Note: The term “underlying cause of action” refers to the cause of action set forth in the plaintiff's complaint or the defendant's counterclaim.

    (2) liable to or with the cross-claimant on any cause of action arising out of the transaction or occurrence or series of transactions or occurrences upon which the underlying cause of action is based.

    Note: Subparagraph (2) permits a cross-claimant to raise a claim that another party is liable over to the cross-claimant or jointly and severally liable with the cross-claimant.

    The right to assert a cross-claim in a class action is limited by Rule 1706.1 to the grounds set forth in that rule.