Revised Code of Washington (RCW) (Last Updated: August 9, 2016) |
Title 12. DISTRICT COURTS—CIVIL PROCEDURE |
Chapter 12.20. Judgments. |
Section 12.20.050. Setoff—Limitation of judgment.
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- When the setoff of the defendant proved shall exceed the claim of the plaintiff, and such excess in amount exceed the jurisdiction of a justice of the peace, the court shall allow such amount as is necessary to cancel the plaintiff's claim, and give the defendant a judgment for costs; but in such case, the court shall not render judgment for any further sum in favor of the defendant.[Code 1881 § 1768; 1873 p 346 § 67; 1854 p 232 § 55; RRS § 1861.]
Code 1881 § 1768; 1873 p 346 § 67; 1854 p 232 § 55; RRS § 1861.