The Civil Procedure Rules 1998

Defence of set-offE+W

16.6  Where a defendant—

(a)contends he is entitled to money from the claimant; and

(b)relies on this as a defence to the whole or part of the claim,

the contention may be included in the defence and set off against the claim, whether or not it is also a Part 20 claim.

Commencement Information

I1Rule 16.6 in force at 26.4.1999, see Signature