11 chapters · 194 sections in this title.
O.C.G.A. § 13-7-5 Setoff of demands between parties to suits
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Between the parties themselves, any mutual demands existing at the time of the commencement of the suit may be set off. (Orig. Code 1863, §§ 2841, 3394; Code 1868, §§ 2849, 3413; Code 1873, §§ 2900, 3465; Code 1882, §§ 2900, 3465; Civil Code 1895, §§ 3746, 5084; Civil Code 1910, …
O.C.G.A. § 13-7-6 Setoff of claims or demands against beneficiaries of suits
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If the plaintiff sues for the benefit of another person, a setoff against the beneficiary shall be allowed. (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.)
O.C.G.A. § 13-7-7 Allowance of setoff against original payee in action by holder or transferee of negotiable instrument received under dishonor
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When suit is brought by a holder or transferee on a negotiable instrument received under dishonor, no setoff shall be allowed against the original payee except such as is in some way connected with the debt sued on or the transaction from which it sprang. (Orig. Code 1863, § 2845…
O.C.G.A. § 13-7-8 Allowance of setoff of debt of testator or intestate against representative of estate
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A debt of a testator or intestate is not a proper setoff against a debt contracted with the representative of the estate unless both were contracted during the lifetime of the decedent. (Orig. Code 1863, § 2846; Code 1868, § 2854; Code 1873, § 2905; Code 1882, § 2905; Civil Code …