# The Civil Procedure Rules 1998, Rule 16.6: Defence of set-off

Extent: E+W

Where a defendant—
(a) contends that they are 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 an additional claim.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3132/rule/16.6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-procedure-rules-1998/rule-16.6
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