Allhusen v. Caristo Construction Corp.
Court of Appeals of New York
103 N.E.2d 891 (1952)
Relevant factsFree
Caristo's (defendant) subcontract with Kroo expressly barred Kroo from assigning any contract rights or money due without Caristo's written consent; Kroo nonetheless assigned money due under the contract, eventually reaching Allhusen (plaintiff), and Caristo refused to pay Allhusen, invoking the anti-assignment clause.
IssueFree
Whether parties to a contract may prohibit the assignment of contractual rights.