§ 428.80 Abolition of counterclaim

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§ 428.80. Abolition of counterclaim

    The counterclaim is abolished. Any cause of action that formerly was asserted by a counterclaim shall be asserted by a crosscomplaint. Where any statute refers to asserting a cause of action as a counterclaim, such cause shall be asserted as a crosscomplaint. The erroneous designation of a pleading as a counterclaim shall not affect its validity, but such pleading shall be deemed to be a cross-complaint.