In re Ghiglione

BROWN, District Judge.

On the 11th of November, 1898, a creditors’ petition was filed against Ghiglione to have him declared a bankrupt, charging insolvency and concealment of property. Upon an answer denying both charges, and two jury trials thereon, there being a disagreement on the first trial, the issue was finally determined in favor of the defendant, and the petition has been dismissed. Prior to the taxation of costs, defendant’s counsel move for “counsel fees” to be allowed and taxed by the court pursuant to section 3 (e) of the bankrupt act. That clause provides as follows:. (e)…