§ 13.501

Counterclaim by way of set-off as an action by defendant. In a civil action, a defendant who files a counterclaim by way of set-off shall be deemed to have brought an action at the time of filing the counterclaim for the matters mentioned therein. (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 516, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.) Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 13-501. 1973 Ed., § 13-501.