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Rouse v. United States

United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, 1954

215 F.2d 872

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Brief Fact Summary

Bessie Winston signed a promissory note to finance the installation of a heating plant in her home. Winston then sold the house to Rouse, who agreed to assume the debt. Winston defaulted on her not. The United States paid the bank, took an assignment of the note, demanded payment from Rouse, and sued him for $850 and interest.

Rule of Law and Holding

"[O]ne who promises to make a payement to the promisee's creditor can assert against the creditor any defense that the promisor could assert against the promisee."