ART.

1283
If one of the parties to a suit over an obligation has
a claim for damages against the other, the former
may set it off by providing his right to said damages
and the amount thereof. (n)

Judicial Compensation.
Compensation may also take place when so declared by a
final judgment of a court in a suit. A party may set off his claim
for damages against his obligation to the other party by proving
his right to said damages and the amount thereof.
 ART. 1284
When one or both debts are rescissible or voidable,
they may be compensated against each other
before they are judicially rescinded or avoided. (n)

Compensation or rescissible or voidable debts.

Rescissible and voidable obligations are valid until they are
judicially rescinded or avoided. Prior to rescission or annulment,
the debts may be compensated against each other.