Can the owner of a car file an unrelated contract crossclaim against the driver if there is no related claim?

The correct response highlights the stipulation set forth in Rule 13(g) regarding crossclaims in civil proceedings. A crossclaim is allowed when it arises out of the same transaction or occurrence that is the subject of the original claim. Therefore, if the owner's crossclaim concerning an unrelated contract does not arise from the same set of facts or circumstances involved in the driver's claims, it does not satisfy the requirement for being a proper crossclaim.

This regulation helps maintain coherence and efficiency in the judicial process by ensuring that all related issues are adjudicated together, preventing fragmented litigation. A claim is considered 'related' if it shares a factual connection with the main claim. In this situation, since the owner's contract and the driver's actions do not connect, the crossclaim is not permissible under the established rules.

Other options, while they might seem plausible, do not align with the restrictive nature of Rule 13(g) regarding crossclaims. This underscores the necessity for claims to be closely tied in order to be considered part of the same case or controversy.