§ 13–501. Counterclaim by way of set-off as an action by defendant.

DC Code § 13–501 (2019) (N/A)
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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.

(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 516, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)

1981 Ed., § 13-501.

1973 Ed., § 13-501.