Regarding a setoff, equity generally follows the law; but, if there is an intervening equity not reached by the law or if the setoff is of an equitable nature, equity shall take jurisdiction to enforce the setoff.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 3072; Code 1868, § 3084; Code 1873, § 3141; Code 1882, § 3141; Civil Code 1895, § 3996; Civil Code 1910, § 4593; Code 1933, § 37-308.
Cross references.
Setoff and recoupment generally, T. 13, C. 7.
Law reviews.
For survey article citing developments in Georgia trial practice and procedure from mid-1980 through mid-1981, see 33 Mercer L. Rev. 275 (1981).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 2 - Grounds for Equitable Relief
Article 4 - Accounting of Contribution; Apportionment; Setoff
§ 23-2-70. Scope of Equity Jurisdiction Over Matters of Account
§ 23-2-71. Entitlement to Contribution; When Equity Has Jurisdiction
§ 23-2-72. Apportionment of Contract, Rent, or Hire
§ 23-2-73. Discharge of Encumbrances Affecting Several Interests
§ 23-2-74. Burden of Distinguishing Mingled Property