Fellows v. Hall

OPINION OF THE COURT. This is a creditor’s bill. It was filed the 20th of August, 1842. On the 10th of October ensuing, a decree pro confesso was entered against the defendant Hall, and, on the 10th of November following, a decree pro confesso was made against both of the defendants. A judgment at law was entered against Hall before this bill was filed; but prior to this Hall had filed his petition for the benefit of the bankrupt act, to wit, on the --day of July, 1842, and, on the 14th September ensuing, he was declared a bankrupt On the 27th of December following, Hall was discharged. A…