New York Court of Appeals

William Von Sachs, Assignee v. George C. Kretz, Respondents

February 19, 187872 N.Y. 548

Summary

The Court affirmed the lower court, holding that the referee did not err in refusing expert testimony on the books, that pre‑bankruptcy declarations of the bankrupt are admissible against the assignee, and that an assignee who is not a purchaser for value cannot bar such declarations. The decision rests on established evidentiary and bankruptcy principles.