51Set-off etc

51 Set-off etc If, in an action (the principal action), a claim is made by way of set-off, counterclaim or cross-action, the claim, for this Act— (a) is a separate action; and (b) is, as against a person against whom the claim is made, brought on the only or earlier of such of the following dates as are applicable: (i) the date when he or she becomes a party to the principal action; (ii) the date when he or she becomes a party to the claim. Miscellaneous Part 4 General Division 4.3 Section 52 R28 26/11/25 Limitation Act 1985 Effective: 26/11/25 page 45 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au