In re Barden

(after stating the facts as above). The question presented by the foregoing finding of facts, of which the individual bankrupt partners ask a review, seems to be one of first impression. No opinion in point is cited, except two district court opinions, in which I. cannot concur; and, if there has been any other decision, it has been overlooked by . counsel, referee, and court. The decision must depend on a construction of the statute itself, gathering the legislative intent, from the provisions therein,— “from the four comers” of the act. .Section 52 of the bankruptcy act, after prescribing…