Block v. Amsden

This is an action to set aside deposits in the defendant banks claimed to have been made by C. Henry Amsden in the name of his wife, Catharine M. Amsden, in fraud of the rights of creditors. The action is brought by the administrator of C. Henry Amsden under section 19 of the Personal Property *320Law, for the benefit of his creditors. This is one of several actions recognized by law to set aside fraudulent transfers. In addition to this form of action there is the well-known common law action which existed prior to the enactment in this state of any statute on the subject. Chautauqua County Bank…