Interpretation of the phrase "ipso iure" in the sense of "sine facto hominis" (that is, occurring automatically) is also based on a misunderstanding of the Roman sources. Originally, it had been intended to signify that set-off was not to be effected by the judge, but rather that the plaintiff was forced "by the law itself" to subtract the amount of the counterclaim from his own claim.
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