What can be included in a defense?

A counter-claim is a fundamental aspect of a defense in legal proceedings. It allows the defendant to not only respond to the plaintiff's allegations but also to assert their own claims against the plaintiff within the same action. This serves to facilitate the resolution of all related issues in one proceeding, promoting judicial efficiency and reducing the need for multiple lawsuits.

In contrast to this, focusing solely on admissions of fact does not constitute a comprehensive defense strategy, as it does not actively engage with the claims made by the plaintiff. Statements against the plaintiff can certainly be part of a defense, but they alone do not encapsulate the breadth of what a defense can entail. Personal grievances against the court are largely irrelevant to the legal defense because they do not address the substantive legal issues at hand. Therefore, the inclusion of a counter-claim within the defense is a robust approach, addressing both the defendant's response to the plaintiff's claims and allowing them to assert their own legal complaints.