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.