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In a civil action for damages arising from a malfunctioning wastewater-treatment facility, City of Metro sues Design Engineers, Inc. (DEI) and BuildRight Contractors (BRC) for losses incurred when the facility failed and caused flooding in a district. In BuildRight Contractors’ Answer, BRC asserts a Cross-Claim against DEI for indemnity and damages arising from DEI’s independent fault in the facility’s design that contributed to the failure. (a) Identify the pleadings present and classify each under Rule 6 as complaint, answer, or cross-claim. (b) Discuss whether a cross-claim is proper under Rule 6 and the conditions for asserting a cross-claim. (c) If the cross-claim is proper, outline the procedural steps required to adjudicate the cross-claim within the action.