In re Close

Searls, C.

This is an appeal by Benjamin Close from the judgment of the superior court in and for Humboldt county adjudging him an insolvent debtor, and from an order denying his application for an allowance from his estate of money sufficient to employ counsel, pay costs, expenses, etc.

The petition is in the following language:

“ In the Superior Court of the County of Humboldt, State of California.

“In the matter of Benjamin Close in insolvency.

“ Creditors’ Petition in Involuntary Insolvency.

“The petition of the hereinafter mentioned creditors respectfully shows:

“ That said respondent, Benjamin…