Counterclaims as a means of defendant's protection in civil proceedings

This article discusses issues related to the consideration of a counterclaim as a means of defending the defendant in civil proceedings. The conditions for accepting a counterclaim for consideration are given, the essence of the institution of a counterclaim in civil proceedings is disclosed, and the opinions of the authors, civil scientists are indicated. The definition of the concept of "counterclaim" is given and its varieties are highlighted. The essence of the institution of a counterclaim in civil procedural law is described in detail.