New York Court of Appeals

William W. Allen, Respondent v. Thomas Brown, Appellant

December 29, 187044 N.Y. 228

Summary

The Court affirmed the judgment, holding that the written assignment of the claim conveyed full title to the plaintiff, making him the real party in interest, and that the agent who sold the notes without authority is liable for the full face value of the notes. The Court also found the complaint sufficient to support recovery. Justice 030concurrence concurred, emphasizing the validity of the assignment and the defendant's lack of authority.