§ 8526 — Counterclaim by the Commonwealth

Pennsylvania § 8526

• Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
• Title 42: JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE
• Part: PART VII
• Ch. 85: MATTERS AFFECTING GOVERNMENT UNITS
• Subch.: ACTIONS AGAINST COMMONWEALTH PARTIES

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In any action initiated under this subchapter, the Commonwealth may set forth any cause of action or set-off which it has against the plaintiff. A counterclaim need not diminish or defeat the relief demanded by the plaintiff. It may demand relief exceeding in amount or different in kind from that demanded by the plaintiff.

Legislative History

Cross References.Section 8526 is referred to in sections 17312, 17342 of Title 16 (Counties); section 1711 of Title 74 (Transportation).