s 16.10
In forceDefence claiming set‑off
Chapter 2Original jurisdiction—proceedings generally
Part 16Pleadings
Division 16.1General
16.10 Defence claiming set‑off
A respondent who relies on a claim to an amount of money as a defence to the whole or part of an applicant’s claim may include the claim in the respondent’s defence by way of set off against the applicant’s claim, whether or not the respondent also cross‑claims for the money.
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