Set-off or counterclaim; pleading; retention of jurisdiction

§ 16–3904. Set-off or counterclaim; pleading; retention of jurisdictionIf the defendant, in an action pursuant to this chapter, asserts a set-off or counterclaim, the judge may require a formal plea of set-off to be filed, or may waive the requirement. If the plaintiff requires time to prepare his defense against the counterclaim or set-off, the judge may continue the case for that purpose. When the set-off or counterclaim is for more than the jurisdictional limit of the Small Claims and Conciliation Branch as provided by section 11–1341 but within the jurisdictional limit of the court as provided by section 11–961, the action shall nevertheless remain in the Branch and be tried therein in its entirety,