Ketcham v. Hill

James B. Hill filed a claim against the estate of John L. Ketcham, deceased, on an account against Ketcham in favor of his father, John F. Hill, for goods sold and delivered and money collected. Account assigned in writing, but not sworn to. Defendant filed answer in seven paragraphs, viz.: 1st. General denial. 2d. Denying that plaintiff is the real party in interest, and alleging that it was assigned to him by his father, John F. Hill, in order to enable him to testify, under an understanding that the assignor should have the benefit of any judgment that might be rendered. 3d. Payment. 4th.…