Legal Definitions - cross-demand

A cross-demand is a legal term that refers to a demand made by one party in opposition to the demand made by another party.

• For example, if Party A sues Party B for breach of contract and demands payment of $10,000, Party B may file a cross-demand against Party A for $5,000 for damages caused by Party A's breach of contract.
• Another example could be in a divorce case where one spouse demands alimony payments from the other spouse, and the other spouse files a cross-demand for child custody.

These examples illustrate how a cross-demand is a legal tool used by parties to assert their rights and make counterclaims against the opposing party's demands.