In re Shepardson
District Court, D. Vermont
In the matter of bankruptcy proceedings of George W. Shepardson. On motion to dismiss.
1Opinion of the Court
MARTIN, District Judge.
George W. Shepardson filed a voluntary petition and scheduled but one debt, viz., a judgment to E. E. Rowley and wife for $1,528.36. Adjudication followed. The creditor moved to dismiss the petition on the ground that the only debt scheduled would not be affected by bankruptcy proceedings, and, pending the hearing on said motion, the bankrupt petitioned for discharge. Both questions were heard by me and evidence submitted.
I find that the Rowley judgment was the bankrupt’s sole indebtedness, and his purpose in filing his petition in bankruptcy was to avoid the payment of…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Neal v. ClarkSupreme Court of the United States · 1878
- Forsyth v. VehmeyerSupreme Court of the United States · 1900
- In re MaplesDistrict Court, D. Montana · 1901
- In re ColalucaDistrict Court, D. Massachusetts · 1904
- In re YatesDistrict Court, N.D. California · 1902
3Cited by6 opinions
- In Re the Contempt of PulverWashington Supreme Court · 1928
- First National Bank v. HaymesCivil Court of the City of New York · 1966
- Young v. City Nat. Bank of GalvestonCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1920
- Blackstock v. BlackstockCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1920
- Scott v. CornCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1929
1 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.