§ 13-7-3 - Setoff and recoupment distinguished
O.C.G.A. 13-7-3 (2010)
13-7-3. Setoff and recoupment distinguished
Recoupment differs from setoff in this respect: Any claim or demand the defendant may have against the plaintiff may be used as a setoff, while only a claim or demand arising out of the same transaction as that sued on by the plaintiff may be used as a recoupment.