Fulton Fire Insurance Co. v. . Baldwin

The case of Robinson v. Chamberlin (34 N.Y. 389), is in point, and decides that the defendant, as contractor for repairs, upon the facts stated in this complaint, is liable for the injury complained of, and must respond in damages therefor.

This cause of action is assignable. It was decided in the case of McKee v. Judd (2 Kern. 622), that a right of action for the wrongful taking and conversion of personal property was assignable, and that under the Code of Procedure the assignee can recover upon the same in his own name. The case of Waldron v.Willard and others (17 N.Y. 466), holds that a…