Lake View State Bank v. Jones
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Appeal from the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Suit by John M. Jones, as trustee in bankruptcy of William P. Burke and another, copartners as Burke & Hunt, and William P. Burke, individually, against the Hake View State Bank. From a decree in favor of plaintiff, defendant appeals.
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Appeal from the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Suit by John M. Jones, as trustee in bankruptcy of William P. Burke and another, copartners as Burke & Hunt, and William P. Burke, individually, against the Hake View State Bank. From a decree in favor of plaintiff, defendant appeals. From the decree setting aside the bill of sale dated November 16, 1914, executed by William P. Burke, to J. J. Connors, for the benefit of appellant, and setting aside a certain chattel mortgage bearing the date of November 20, 1914, executed by William P. Burke and Eva…
1Opinion of the CourtEvans, Circuit Judge
(after stating the facts as above). Appellant first assails the findings of fact made by the learned District Judge. We have carefully examined the evidence, and find it well supports the findings as announced. It would serve no useful purpose to set forth the facts in detail.
[1] The mere fact that the answer was verified does not strengthen appellants’ claim in this respect. The findings are based on inferences drawn from undisputed facts and the statements of bank officials and representatives. In the face of such support, findings will not be reversed because the denial in the answer is…
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