§ 9-6-15. Pleading of equitable defense in district courts.
In any action at law, pending in a district court, the plaintiff or the defendant may plead any equitable defense, upon which an unconditional judgment can be rendered for the party pleading the defense.
History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 242; G.L. 1909, ch. 283, § 22; G.L. 1923, ch. 333, § 22; G.L. 1938, ch. 520, § 9; G.L. 1956, § 9-6-15; P.L. 1965, ch. 55, § 16.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 9 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure Generally
Section 9-6-1, 9-6-2. - Repealed.
Section 9-6-3. - Formal defects to be disregarded.
Section 9-6-4 - — 9-6-8. Repealed.
Section 9-6-9. - Truth as defense to libel or slander.
Section 9-6-11. - Substantial performance as defense to action on bond.
Section 9-6-12, 9-6-13. - Repealed.
Section 9-6-14. - Tender unimpaired by demand for receipt.
Section 9-6-15. - Pleading of equitable defense in district courts.