In re Medearis

WEST, District Judge.

This is a voluntary petition accompanied by an affidavit in forma pauperis under subdivision 2, § 51, of the act (Comp. St. § 9635). Paragraph 3 of rule 28 governing bankruptcy-procedure in this court provides:

“In case a petition is filed by a proposed voluntary bankrupt which is accompanied by an affidavit under subdivision 2 of section 51 of the act, it shall be the duty of the clerk to file said petition without the payment of the fees provided for by law. If the clerk, or the referee to whom said petition is referred, has reason to believe such affidavit is false, he…