461Counterclaim—against plaintiff

461 Counterclaim—against plaintiff (1) In a proceeding, a defendant may make a counterclaim against a plaintiff, instead of bringing a separate proceeding. Note See r 464 (Counterclaim—pleading) and approved form 2.9 (Defence and counterclaim) AF2015-28. (2) The defendant must state specifically that the defendant is making a (3) For the Magistrates Court, the amount claimed by the counterclaim must not be more than the maximum amount for which the court has jurisdiction. Note 1 The Magistrates Court Act 1930, pt 4.2 (Civil jurisdiction) deals with the civil jurisdiction of the Magistrates Court under that Act. See also r 463 (Counterclaim—abandonment of excess in Magistrates Court). Note 2 See r 219 (Counterclaim or set-off when co-plaintiff wrongly included).