PRED»YAVLENIE VSTRECHNOGO ISKA, KAK ODIN IZ SPOSOBOV ZLOUPOTREBLENIYA PROCESSUAL’NYMI PRAVAMI V CIVILISTICHESKOM PROCESSE

The article analyzes the counterclaim as one of means defense defendant in civil process. examines concept a and its effectiveness way to protect rights from original claim. purpose filing is highlighted ways abuse procedural rights. terms under Agroindustrial Complex Russian Federation, Civil Procedure Code well positive experience other countries. judicial practice with late at final stage trial. describes consequences return counterclaims filed for delaying consideration dispute. analysis shows that there an urgent need legally establish deadline counterclaim, after which will not be possible.