N.Y. UJC Law § 208
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Counterclaims
Official statutory text
§ 208. Counterclaims.\n The Court shall have jurisdiction of any counterclaim whose subject\nmatter would be within its jurisdiction if sued upon separately. If a\ncounterclaim for money only in excess of $3000 is interposed, the court\nmay entertain it to the extent of $3000 but it shall be deemed waived as\nto the excess above $3000.\n
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