---
kind: "section"
citation: "47 C.F.R. § 1.727"
title: "47"
number: "1.727"
heading: "Cross-complaints and counterclaims."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/47/1.727"
---

# §1.727. Cross-complaints and counterclaims.


Cross-complaints seeking any relief within the jurisdiction of the Commission against any party (complainant or defendant) to that proceeding are 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 1.740](/cfr/47/1.720..1.740.md). For purposes of this subpart, the term “cross-complaint” shall include counterclaims.


## Notes

### Amendments

[83 FR 44832, Sept. 4, 2018]

### Source

Source: 28 FR 12450, Nov. 22, 1963, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 47 U.S.C. chs. 2, 5, 9, 13; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; 47 U.S.C. 1754, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[83 FR 44832, Sept. 4, 2018]