In re Goldich

J. B. McPHERSON, District Judge.

It is impossible, I think, to read the bankrupt’s testimony without coming to the conclusion that he failed to keep such books of account or records as would disclose his financial condition. If, therefore, it may fairly be inferred from all the evidence that such failure was due to an intent to conceal his condition, the act forbids his discharge. No doubt there is some ground for the argument that the confusion and omissions that may easily be discovered in the books and papers under examination were largely due to the bankrupt’s ignorance and in part to his…