32Jurisdiction in relation to counterclaims etc.
The following section shall be inserted after section 75C of the [1959 c. 22.] County Courts Act 1959—
“75DJurisdiction to deal with counterclaim or set-off and counterclaim.
If the condition specified in section 75C(1) (c) of this Act is satisfied, but—
(a)no application is made for an order under that section; or
(b)an application for such an order is made but is refused,
the county court shall have jurisdiction to deal with the counterclaim or set-off and counterclaim.”.