Court of Appeals of South Carolina April 15, 1861 (Godley v. Barnes)

*162The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Johnstone, J.

A discount is in the nature of a cross-action, founded upon a right of action existing in the defendant at the time suit is brought against him; and it follows, necessarily, that he is bound to prove, in support of a discount, that he had the right of action which he proposes as a set-off, when he was sued.