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

Multiple Choice

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