Adam backs his car into Micah's car, causing substantial damage. Enraged, Micah jumps out of his car and physically attacks him. Micah sues Adam for the damage he caused to his car. Adam files an answer to Micah's complaint with a __________ in which Adam also sues Micah for the damages he caused him that arose out of the same incident.
A) Counterclaim
B) Cross-claim
C) Affirmative defense
D) Pendant claim

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A counterclaim allows a defendant to bring a claim against the plaintiff within the same legal action, which is appropriate in this scenario where Adam is suing Micah for damages resulting from the same incident.

Adam Backs His Car into Micah's Car, Causing Substantial Damage