Fact Pattern 3-B1

Multiple Choice

Fact Pattern 3-B1
Orin and Pia engage in a business transaction from which a dispute arises. Orin initiates a lawsuit against Pia by filing a complaint.
-Linda files a suit against Kate. Kate denies Linda's charges and sets forth her own claim that Linda breached their contract and owes Kate money for the breach. This is

A) an affirmative defense.
B) a counterclaim.
C) a crossclaim.
D) an irrelevant response.