Claflin v. Houseman

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1876-11-13

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Mr. Justice Bradley delivered the opinion of the court. The point principally relied on by the plaintiff in error is, that an assignee in bankruptcy cannot sue in the State courts. It is argued that the cause of action arises purely and solely out of the provisions of an act of Congress, .and can only be prosecuted in the courts of the…

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