Jones v. Model Laundry

Kirby, J.,

(after stating the facts). It is first contended for appellant that the court erred in overruling its demurrer to the answer of appellee challenging its sufficiency, it being contended that the law does not warrant the set-off. The statute, § 477, C. & M. Digest, provides: “Nothing contained in this act shall change the nature of the defense, or prevent the allowance of discounts or set-offs, either in law or equity, that any defendant may have against the original assignor previous to the assignment, or against the plaintiff or assignee after the assignment.” Also § 1197, C. & M.…