The statute of limitations applies to the subject matter of setoff as well as to the plaintiff’s demand.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 3399; Code 1868, § 3418; Code 1873, § 3470; Code 1882, § 3470; Civil Code 1895, § 5089; Civil Code 1910, § 5673; Code 1933, § 3-708.
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For comment, “Antenuptial Agreements and Divorce in Georgia: Scherer v. Scherer,” see 17 Ga. L. Rev. 231 (1982).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 3 - Limitations of Actions
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 9-3-1. Limitations Against the State
§ 9-3-2. Limitations Against Municipalities
§ 9-3-3. Applicability of Limitation Statutes; Equitable Bar
§ 9-3-4. Limitations as to Trusts
§ 9-3-5. Beneficiaries Barred Along With Trustee
§ 9-3-6. Applicability of Limitations to Setoffs
§ 9-3-7. When Mutual Accounts Postpone Running of Limitations