Colorado § 15-12-811 - Counterclaims.
Full text of Colorado Colorado Revised Statutes § 15-12-811 — Counterclaims., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-12-811. Counterclaims.
In allowing a claim the personal representative may deduct any counterclaim which the estate has against the claimant. In determining a claim against an estate a court shall reduce the amount allowed by the amount of any counterclaims and, if the counterclaims exceed the claim, render a judgment against the claimant in the amount of the excess. A counterclaim, liquidated or unliquidated, may arise from a transaction other than that upon which the claim is based. A counterclaim may give rise to relief exceeding in amount or different in kind from that sought in the claim.
Source: L. 73: R&RE, p. 1596, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 153-3-811.
Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado § 15-12-811
What does Colorado Revised Statutes § 15-12-811 cover?
Section 15-12-811 ("Counterclaims.") is part of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Colorado. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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