"A counterclaim is a claim by a defendant against a plaintiff in the same proceedings. It is regarded as an independent and separate action in which the defendant/counter-claimant is in opposition of the plaintiff and therefore has the burden of proving the counter-claim to be entitled to judgment thereon. See Maobison Inter-Link Associated Ltd. vs. U.T.C  Nigeria Plc (2013) LPELR - 20335 p. 13 per Ariwoola JSC.

"Per ABIRIYI, J.C.A IN DILALI & ORS v. LEKA & ORS CITATION: (2018) LPELR-43998(CA)