Georgia Code
Chapter 7 - Setoff and Recoupment
§ 13-7-5. Setoff of Demands Between Parties to Suits

Between the parties themselves, any mutual demands existing at the time of the commencement of the suit may be set off.
History. Orig. Code 1863, §§ 2841, 3394; Code 1868, §§ 2849, 3413; Code 1873, §§ 2900, 3465; Code 1882, §§ 2900, 3465; Civil Code 1895, §§ 3746, 5084; Civil Code 1910, §§ 4340, 5668; Code 1933, § 20-1302.
Cross references.
Counterclaim and cross-claim, § 9-11-13 .
Joinder of claims and remedies under Civil Practice Act, § 9-11-18 .
Law reviews.
For article comparing sections of the Georgia Civil Practice Act with preexisting provisions of the Georgia Code, see 3 Ga. St. B.J. 295 (1967).

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