In an action commenced by or against the fiduciary under the provisions of section 633.415 , or in any action pending by or against the decedent that survives under the provisions of section 633.415 , the rules of civil procedure as to compulsory counterclaims shall apply in such action. [C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §633.416 ] See R.C.P. 1.241 et seq.