If the plaintiff sues for the benefit of another person, a setoff against the beneficiary shall be allowed.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2844; Code 1868, § 2852; Code 1873, § 2903; Code 1882, § 2903; Civil Code 1895, § 3749; Civil Code 1910, § 4343; Code 1933, § 20-1304.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 7 - Setoff and Recoupment
§ 13-7-1. Nature of Setoff Generally
§ 13-7-2. Nature of Recoupment Generally
§ 13-7-3. Setoff and Recoupment Distinguished
§ 13-7-4. Limitations as to Claims or Demands for Setoff Generally
§ 13-7-5. Setoff of Demands Between Parties to Suits
§ 13-7-6. Setoff of Claims or Demands Against Beneficiaries of Suits
§ 13-7-8. Allowance of Setoff of Debt of Testator or Intestate Against Representative of Estate
§ 13-7-10. Allowance of Setoff of Value of Improvements Against Claim for Mesne Profits
§ 13-7-11. Allowance of Setoff of Debt Not Due Against Claim of Nonresident or Insolvent Plaintiff
§ 13-7-12. Grounds for Allowance of Recoupment Generally
§ 13-7-14. Effect of Conflict Between This Chapter and Chapter 11 of Title 9