Yes, where the requirements for a counterclaim are met. Section 121 allows the defendant to raise a counterclaim against the plaintiff in the written defence.
The counterclaim must remain connected to the subject matter of the original claim.
Can a defendant make a claim against the plaintiff in the same case?
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