Question juridique clé
Whether the set-off defence raised for the first time on appeal could be considered
Solution extraite
No; the set-off defence was raised too late because its factual basis and evidence were new and the appellant failed to show admissible novelties under Art. 317 CPC.
Motifs extraits
All facts supporting an offset defence are subject to the rules on new facts and evidence. The appellant did not demonstrate that the factual basis for alleged counterclaims exceeding CHF 2,077,685.30 had been properly pleaded in first instance or that appellate novelties were admissible.