§ 13-501Title 13
Counterclaim by way of set-off as an action by defendant.
In a civil action, a defendant who files a counterclaim by way of set-off shall be deemed to have brought an action at the time of filing the counterclaim for the matters mentioned therein.
Annotations
Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 516, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1 1973 Ed., § 13-501. 1981 Ed., § 13-501.
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