Sec.  1.725   Cross-complaints and counterclaims.

   Cross-complaints  seeking  any  relief  within the jurisdiction of the
   Commission against any carrier that is a party (complainant or defendant) to
   that proceeding are expressly prohibited. Any claim that might otherwise
   meet  the requirements of a cross-complaint may be filed as a separate
   complaint in accordance with  Sec.  Sec. 1.720 through 1.736. For purposes of this
   subpart, the term “cross-complaint” shall include counterclaims.

   [ 63 FR 1037 , Jan. 7, 1998]