Code Civ. Proc., § 368 · Chapter 1. General Provisions
Code Civ. Proc., § 368
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In the case of an assignment of a thing in action, the action by the assignee is without prejudice to any set-off, or other defense existing at the time of, or before, notice of the assignment; but this section does not apply to a negotiable promissory note or bill of exchange, transferred in good faith, and upon good consideration, before maturity.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Enacted 1872.
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- https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=368.
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