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Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code

§ 16.069 — COUNTERCLAIM OR CROSS CLAIM

CP § 16.069Title 2. TRIAL, JUDGMENT, AND APPEAL · Part B. TRIAL MATTERS · Ch. 16. LIMITATIONS · Art. D. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Statute text

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(a)If a counterclaim or cross claim arises out of the same transaction or occurrence that is the basis of an action, a party to the action may file the counterclaim or cross claim even though as a separate action it would be barred by limitation on the date the party's answer is required.
(b)The counterclaim or cross claim must be filed not later than the 30th day after the date on which the party's answer is required.

Legislative history

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Source: Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.069 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.