Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

reconvention

Noun

/ˌriː.kənˈvɛn.ʃən/

Definition

The act of bringing a new claim or counterclaim in a legal proceeding.

Examples

The defendant filed a reconvention against the plaintiff for damages caused by the original complaint.
During the hearing, the judge allowed the reconvention to be presented as part of the case.

Meaning

Reconvention refers to a process where a defendant in a legal case introduces a new claim against the plaintiff, typically in response to the original claim.