 But a simple rule that both priority and discharge depend on notice has much to recommend it.Most of the academic criticism of the rule is to the effect that it has been carried too far.Whilst it is generally accepted for a subsequent assignee for value to take priority over an earlier assignee by giving notice before he becomes aware of the earlier assignment, it seems harsh for the earlier assignee to lose priority where the notice is given by the subsequent assignee after he is aware of the earlier assignment.