§  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 § § 1.720 through 1.736. For
   purposes of this subpart, the term “cross-complaint” shall include
   counterclaims.

   [ 63 FR 1037 , Jan. 7, 1998]