Rugby Funding Ltd. v. Schreck

Dr. Samuel B. Jefferson, a dentist in the City of Albany, made certain assignments of moneys due him for Medicaid program dental services to Rugby Funding, Ltd., the petitioner herein which allegedly is engaged in the business of purchasing claims of said type. This article 78 proceeding has been instituted to review and annul the determination of the Commissioner of Public Welfare of the County of Albany, refusing to honor said assignments, and to direct respondent to issue a check in payment thereof.

Section 13-101 of the General Obligations Law, entitled “ Transfer of claims ”, states:

“ Any…