(cf Act No 52 1970, section 91; Act No 9 1973, section 81)
(1) The court is, at or after trial or otherwise as the nature of the case requires, to give such judgment or make such order as the nature of the case requires.
(2) If there is a claim by a plaintiff and a cross-claim by a defendant, the court--(a) may give judgment for the balance only of the sums of money awarded on the respective claims, or(b) may give judgment in respect of each claim,and may give judgment similarly where several claims arise between plaintiffs, defendants and other parties.