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Setoff

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A quick definition of Setoff:

Setoff: Setoff is when someone who owes money can subtract any money owed to them from the debt they owe. It can also refer to a defendant's request for money from the plaintiff for a different reason than the plaintiff's claim.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Setoff is a legal right that allows a person who owes money to subtract from the debt any money owed in the other direction. It can also refer to a defendant's monetary demand against the plaintiff for some injury unrelated to the plaintiff's claim.

Example 1: John owes $500 to Jane for a loan she gave him. However, Jane also owes John $200 for some work he did for her. In this case, John can use the setoff right to subtract the $200 from the $500 he owes Jane, and he only needs to pay her $300.

Example 2: In a lawsuit, the plaintiff is seeking $10,000 in damages from the defendant for a car accident. However, the defendant claims that the plaintiff owes him $5,000 for some repairs he did on the plaintiff's car before the accident. The defendant can use the setoff right to demand that the plaintiff pays him the $5,000 before any damages are awarded.

These examples illustrate how setoff works in different situations. It allows for a fair and balanced resolution of debts and claims between parties.

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tik tok and youtube reals has fried my brain
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10:31
@glovediedthisishismom: boobies!!!
so off topic but dude eggan the weather here in nyc is insane
babycat
10:31
@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: I wonder if you know my local psyops guy
m10
10:32
@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: Yeah but like half the general officers are compromised so we might as well just give this country to China already. The head of the JAG corps used to tell us how much he loved Tiktok and he was a 1 star. These people should be court martialed. I hope Trump follows through on that promise the most.
it was 80 degrees three days ago and now it's like pouring rain sleet and wind
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@jackfrost11770: we all living the same weather. I’m abt to go to the gym
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@m10 are you FLEP
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10:34
@LSDFan: nah lol, I am just using my GI Bill. I do not feel like going back.
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@m10: 110% agree, china has a truly amazing HUMINT network and espionage skills that much of our military is infiltrated or committing willful negligence of duty in prevent and protection. @babycat: PSYOP is pretty small on the AD side but I left the community to go play with Apaches and drones in 2018/19
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