Parameters

obj

An object to compare, or null.

Returns

A signed number indicating the relative values of this instance and obj.

Less than zero	This instance is less than obj.
Zero	This instance is equal to obj.
Greater than zero	This instance is greater than obj. -or- obj is null.

Exceptions

Type	Reason
ArgumentException	obj is not a sbyte and is not a null reference.

Remarks

Any instance of sbyte, regardless of its value, is considered greater than null.

The obj parameter must be null or an instance of sbyte; otherwise, an exception is thrown.

Requirements