What is the test for setting up an unliquidated claim in defense?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from California Lettuce Growers v. Union Sugar Co., 278 P.2d 106 (Cal. App. 1954):
However, the authorities uniformly hold that where the claim is ascertainable, the addition of interest thereto will not be denied by the setting up of unliquidated claims in defense. Lineman v. Schmid, supra, 32 Cal.2d at page 212, 195
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