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Simple English definitions for legal terms

compensatio

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A quick definition of compensatio:

Compensatio is a legal term from ancient Rome that means balancing or weighing. In modern law, it refers to a defendant's right to reduce the amount they owe to a plaintiff by the amount the plaintiff owes them. This is also called setoff. For example, if someone owes you $100, but you also owe them $50, you can use compensatio to reduce what you owe to $50. This is different from a counterclaim, which is a separate claim made by the defendant against the plaintiff.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Compensatio (kom-pen-say-shee-oh) is a term from Roman law that refers to a defendant's claim to reduce the plaintiff's demand by the amount that the plaintiff owes the defendant.

For example, if a plaintiff sues a defendant for $10,000, but the defendant can prove that the plaintiff owes them $5,000, the defendant can claim compensatio and reduce the plaintiff's demand to $5,000.

Compensatio is also known as setoff in common law. It allows a defendant to counterbalance the plaintiff's claim with their own independent claim arising from a separate transaction. This means that the defendant can reduce the amount they owe the plaintiff by the amount the plaintiff owes them.

For instance, if a plaintiff sues a defendant for $10,000 for breach of contract, but the defendant can prove that the plaintiff owes them $7,000 for services rendered, the defendant can claim setoff and reduce the amount they owe the plaintiff to $3,000.

Compensatio or setoff is a legal defense that can help defendants reduce their liability in a lawsuit. It is based on the principle of fairness and prevents plaintiffs from recovering more than they are entitled to.

compensating balance | compensatio criminis

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16:44
Yeah, I would have definitely gone to the hotel if I knew they booked a room for me. At the very least, it would be proper to show up personally and explain your extraneous circumstances
Law-Shark
16:44
Nah but it's in your name. I went to an ASD. I asked the school for an extra night and they gave it to me. You just need to plan things better.
Law-Shark
16:45
This is like peak disconenct between the male and female brain.
16:45
i think that's where i was confused then
Law-Shark
16:45
disconnect*
Law-Shark
16:45
You live and you learn
16:45
because i did let one of the staff know i'd be leaving early and thought that would be enough
16:46
but i was confused why i got an e-mail with a room cuz I didn't ask for it at all
Law-Shark
16:46
Well, you know now what to do.
16:47
well on their end they prob shouldn't just be buying hotel rooms for ppl who don't request it and then getting mad I didn't go
16:48
goof
16:48
Did you get any materials for admitted students day explaining that they would be booking hotel rooms?
16:49
there was an opt in on the form but I didn't select yes
16:49
Hmm, that's weird
16:50
i think it's unprofessional of them to call you like what if you had an emergency and had to leave? why is it their business why you didn't stay? not like they're lacking money and $100.00 hotel room is gona make them bankrupt
16:50
i figured it was an error and I was on the road so I didn't read into it. plus it would make more sense for it to be the night before cuz it started at 9am? so I was like uhhh and paid it no mind
16:51
@bigfatsloth: that's what i'm saying, they were gonna pay no matter what
16:54
"This is like peak disconenct between the male and female brain." like bffr
16:55
It was probably an administrative error then. I can't imagine why they would book hotel rooms for people that didn't select yes. I would maybe follow up with them and apologize for the misunderstanding to avoid any awkwardness
Denny
16:56
who watch that arsenal game
16:56
I'm a Chelsea fan unfortunately
damn why are yall fighting i the lsd.law gc
Denny
17:14
@ET025: but ur not watching champions league?
Denny
17:15
declan rice did a madness
17:20
@Denny: Not today. Doing more LSAT studying this afternoon, but I saw that. I think Chelsea missed out on him. (this is probably more suited for OT)
Does anyone have experience getting their aid package reconsidered at WashU? How long does it take to hear back after sending the form?
MrThickRopes
21:01
fo pm gon be good to us tmrw
Mr ropes is hopeful again so I am too
21:33
lets go ropes
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