An obligor may assert rights of setoff arising out of entirely separate matters that he might have against the assignor, as long as the matters arose before he had notice of the assignment.

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An obligor can assert rights of setoff for claims against the assignor that arose before receiving notice of the assignment, even if they are unrelated to the assigned obligation.

An Obligor May Assert Rights of Setoff Arising Out of Entirely