👉 Counterclaims, also known as alternative arguments or rebuttals, are additional claims that are made in response to a counter-claim. Counterclaims typically address the same issue but from different perspectives or without directly challenging the original claim. They may be presented in response to an argument or defense, and they can provide evidence that supports or refutes the original position. In legal contexts, counterclaims can be used to challenge the validity of a party's assertion of facts or to introduce new information not previously