New York Supreme Court, 1808

Littlefield v. Storey

New York Supreme Court · Decided August 15, 1808

3 Johns. 425

Counsel

Weston, in support of the demurrer., Z. R. Shepherd, contra, was stopped by the court.

Per Curiam.

This is a clear case. It has been decided, that this court will recognise and protect the rights of an assignee of a chose in action.

In the case of Andrews v. Beecher,* * it was held, that a release by the obligee of a bond, after an assignment* and notice, was a nullity.† : 1

Judgment for the plaintiff.

Decided in July, 1800, and recognised in the case of Wardell v. Eden, 1 Johns. 532. in note.

See also Legh v. Legh, l Bos. & Pull. 447.

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