13-7-3. Setoff and recoupment distinguished.

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Recoupment differs from setoff in this respect: Any claim or demand the defendant may have against the plaintiff may be used as a setoff, while only a claim or demand arising out of the same transaction as that sued on by the plaintiff may be used as a recoupment.

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History

Orig. Code 1863, § 2851; Code 1868, § 2859; Code 1873, § 2910; Code 1882, § 2910; Civil Code 1895, § 3757; Civil Code 1910, § 4351; Code 1933, § 20-1312.

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 article comparing the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to Georgia trial practice procedures prior to the adoption of the Georgia Civil Practice Act, see 1 Ga. St. B.J. 315 (1965).

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