Camack v. Bisquay

This was an action of assumpsit, brought in the name of the plaintiff in error, as assignee in bankruptcy of Khon, Doran & Co., for the use of Durand & Uzaran. Upon the trial it appeared that the defendant’s intestate, who re^ sided in Alabama, was indebted to Khon, Doran & Co., who were merchants of New Orleans, for goods sold. Khon, Do-ran & Co. were duly declared bankrupts by the District Court of the United States for the District of Louisiana, and the plaintiff was appointed their assignee. The debt had been sold by assignee under the order of the District Court, and was purchased by…