Reviewed case brief
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.
- 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
Facts
Issues
Held
Ratio decidendi
How to use it in an exam
Editorial source
AIR 1955 SC 376
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