Massachusetts General Laws ch. 237 sec. 20 – Limitation of allowances
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Section 20. The amount recovered by the defendant upon such counterclaim shall not exceed the amount actually expended by the defendant and those under whom he claims, nor shall it exceed the amount by which the value of the land is actually increased thereby as assessed at the time of the action.
Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 237 sec. 20
- Counterclaim: A claim that a defendant makes against a plaintiff.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.