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What is Set off? ADR, Service of Summons Question: What do you understand by set-off? When such objection can be raised? What is its legal value on the examination of the merit of the plaintiff's case? Discuss with the relevant provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure. Answer: What a Set off is: When the plaintiff files a suit against the defendant for recovery of money, the defendant may make a written application to reconcile the plaintiff's claim with the defendant's claim on the day of the first hearing. In the case of set-off case, not only the plaintiff owes money to the defendant, but also the defendant owes money to the plaintiff. However, in this case, the claim of the defendant must be equal to or less than the claim of the plaintiff. In the case of set-off cases, the amount of money must be fixed, the money must be legally recoverable and the money claimed must be within the pecuniary jurisdiction of the court. Pursuant to Rule 6 (1) of Order-8 of the Civil Pro...