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25-4-401. Counterclaim by person sued in representative capacity

25-4-401. Counterclaim by person sued in representative capacity. In an action against an executor, administrator, or other person sued in a representative capacity, the defendant may set forth as a counterclaim a demand belonging to the decedent or other person whom the executor, administrator, or person represents when the person so represented would have been entitled […]

25-4-402. Counterclaim against person suing in representative capacity

25-4-402. Counterclaim against person suing in representative capacity. In an action brought by an executor or administrator in a representative capacity, a demand against the decedent belonging at the time of the decedent’s death to the defendant may be set forth by the defendant as a counterclaim as if the action had been brought by the […]

25-4-403. Counterclaim in action on contract

25-4-403. Counterclaim in action on contract. A counterclaim on a contract is subject to the following rules: (1) Except as otherwise provided by the Uniform Commercial Code, if the action is founded upon a contract that has been assigned by the party to the contract, a demand existing against the party to the contract or an assignee […]

25-4-404. Cross-claim to be asserted in answer

25-4-404. Cross-claim to be asserted in answer. When the judgment may determine the ultimate rights of two or more defendants as between themselves, a defendant who requires a determination shall demand it in the answer. The controversy between the defendants may not delay a judgment to which the plaintiff is entitled unless the court otherwise directs. […]