Hubbard v. Rogers

Citations

• 64 Ill. 434

Syllabus

<p>Recoupment—what may be tTw subject of. In an action of trespass or trover, for taking and carrying away property, tbe wrongdoer can not recoup an indebtedness that may be due from the owner to himself, not connected with the illegal transaction, against the damages sought to be recovered. To be the subject of recoupment, the defendant’s claim must arise out of the cause of action involved in the plaintiff’s suit.</p>