Woodward v. Spurr
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Bill in equity, filed June 27, 1885, alleging that the plaintiff proved, on June 6,1883, a claim against the insolvent estate of Willard F. Woodward, one of the members of the insolvent firm of W. L. Gifford and Company, who were adjudged insolvent debtors on May 11, 1883; that the defendants were duly elected and appointed assignees of said insolvent estate, on June 8,188-3; that the firm was composed of William L. Gifford and Willard F. Woodward; that the claim had been…
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Bill in equity, filed June 27, 1885, alleging that the plaintiff proved, on June 6,1883, a claim against the insolvent estate of Willard F. Woodward, one of the members of the insolvent firm of W. L. Gifford and Company, who were adjudged insolvent debtors on May 11, 1883; that the defendants were duly elected and appointed assignees of said insolvent estate, on June 8,188-3; that the firm was composed of William L. Gifford and Willard F. Woodward; that the claim had been allowed against the private estate of said Woodward; that the plaintiff was, and still is, his wife; that the assignees,…
1Opinion of the CourtDeveus, J.
Ho appeal lay to the Superior Court from the decree of the Court of Insolvency expunging the plaintiff’s claim. Pub. Sts. e. 157, §§ 15, 35. Woodward v. Spurr, 138 Mass. 592. Her remedy, if she is entitled to any, is therefore by this bill in equity addressed to this court, by virtue of its general superintendence and jurisdiction over proceedings in insolvency. While, where no special provision is made, this court may, “ upon the bill, petition, or proper process of any party aggrieved, hear and determine the case as a court of equity,” the rights of a party are to be governed by the…
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