§ Rule 232 Counterclaim Termination of Plaintiff's Action

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Rule 232. Counterclaim. Termination of Plaintiff's Action

    (a) A discontinuance or nonsuit shall not affect the right of the defendant to proceed with a counterclaim theretofore filed.

    (b) A counterclaim may not be terminated, in whole or in part, by the defendant, except by discontinuance or voluntary nonsuit, and subject to conditions similar to those applicable to the plaintiff.