N.Y. Uniform Justice Court Act § 208: Counterclaims

§ 208. Counterclaims.

The Court shall have jurisdiction of any counterclaim whose subject

matter would be within its jurisdiction if sued upon separately. If a

counterclaim for money only in excess of $3000 is interposed, the court

may entertain it to the extent of $3000 but it shall be deemed waived as

to the excess above $3000.