In re Lamas y Mendez

Hamilton, Judge,

delivered tbe following opinion:

In this case the bankrupts filed a petition for discharge, containing the usual allegations. It was opposed by creditors on several grounds, the one insisted upon being: “That the bankrupts did, with intent to conceal their financial condition and in contemplation of bankruptcy, fail to keep books of account or records from which such condition might be ascertained.” Bankruptcy Act, § 14b.

The matter was referred to a special master, and he has reported adversely to the objection, and recommends the discharge of the bankrupts. He took testimony,…