§ 16-19-801. Mutual judgments

(a) Mutual judgments between the same parties rendered by the same or different justices of the peace may be set off against each other. (b) When judgments are rendered by the same court, the justice shall strike the balance as it appears from the judgments on his docket and shall issue executions therefor in favor […]

§ 16-19-802. Remittitur

If any sum is found in favor of a party, either by verdict of a jury or upon a hearing of the cause before a justice, exceeding the sum for which the justice is authorized to give judgment, the party may remit and release the excess and take judgment for the residue, but shall never […]