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United Kingdom set off

MCI WorldCom International Inc v Primus Telecommunications Inc

[2004] EWCA Civ 957
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtEngland and Wales Court of Appeal
Year2004
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Equitable set-off arises where the cross-claim is so closely connected with the main claim that it would be inequitable to enforce payment without allowing the deduction.

Key Principle

Set-off: an equitable set-off arises where the cross-claim is so closely connected with the main claim that it would be inequitable to enforce payment without allowing the deduction.

Area of Law

contract

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