A respondent may make a cross-claim in a proceeding:
(a) against an applicant -- for any relief to which the respondent would be entitled against the applicant in a separate proceeding; or
(b) against any other respondent or person -- for any relief, including for contribution or indemnity, that is related to the subject of the proceeding.
Note Cross - claim , cross-claimant and cross - respondent are defined in the Dictionary.