Rountree v. Culpepper

From the foregoing statement of facts we find that plaintiff at public outcry purchased the note sued on, as a part of the assets of W. D. Manley, bankrupt, whose estate was being administered in the bankrupt court, the sale being held under an order of the referee in bankruptcy; and that the plaintiff bought the note after it was due, and received it under dishonor. Counsel for both parties agree that the sole question to be decided is whether the plaintiff, by reason of his purchase of this note and by reason of the provisions of § 4344 of the Civil Code is protected against any defense on…