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Jugal Kishore v Raw Cotton Co

AIR 1955 SC 376

As between assignor and assignee, the transfer of an actionable claim is complete upon execution of the written instrument. Notice to the debtor is not a condition of validity but is necessary for direct enforcement and priority.

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Court
Supreme Court of India
Year
1955
Subjects
Property Law
Reviewed
2026-06-30

Rule established

Assignment of actionable claim is valid between parties upon execution; notice to debtor is for enforcement and priority, not validity

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      Held

        Ratio decidendi

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        AIR 1955 SC 376

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