On a compulsory counterclaim, if the claim or demand of the defendant equals the claim or demand of the plaintiff, judgment must be entered for the defendant; if the claim or demand of the defendant exceeds the claim or demand of the plaintiff and the plaintiff is the party liable to its satisfaction, judgment must be entered against him in favor of the defendant for such excess and all costs.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 8 - Miscellaneous Procedure.
Section 6-8-81 - Debt or Liquidated Demand Due Comaker or Principal.
Section 6-8-82 - Exemptions - Wages of Head of Family.
Section 6-8-83 - Exemptions - Negotiated Commercial Paper.
Section 6-8-84 - Effect of Statute of Limitations.
Section 6-8-85 - Judgment for Defendant - Permissive Counterclaims.
Section 6-8-86 - Judgment for Defendant - Compulsory Counterclaims.