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# O.C.G.A. § 13-7-2. Nature of recoupment generally.

Recoupment is a right of the defendant to have a deduction from the amount of the plaintiff’s damages for the reason that the plaintiff has not complied with the cross-obligations or independent covenants arising under the contract upon which suit is brought.

## History

Orig. Code 1863, § 2850; Code 1868, § 2858; Code 1873, § 2909; Code 1882, § 2909; Civil Code 1895, § 3756; Civil Code 1910, § 4350; Code 1933, § 20-1311.

## Cross References

Counterclaim and cross claim, § 9-11-13. Effect of counterclaim exceeding opposing claim under Civil Practice Act, § 9-11-13. Joinder of claims and remedies under Civil Practice Act, § 9-11-18.

## Law Reviews

For survey article on construction law for the period from June 1, 2002 through May 31, 2003, see 55 Mercer L. Rev. 85 (2003).