Legal Opinion
In re Knapp
Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Decided November 8, 1962No. 103, Docket 27591PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Per curiam
The appeal raises a very narrow issue, namely, whether the findings of fact of the referee in bankruptcy are sufficient to support his denial of a discharge. General Order No. 47 requires the judge to accept the referee’s findings of fact unless clearly erroneous. See In re Tabibian, 2 Cir., 289 F.2d 793, 795; Collier on Bankruptcy, 14th ed. Par. 14.65. We hold that Judge Timbers did not err in accepting the referee’s findings and that they are adequate to support denial of a discharge.
The bankrupt conducted his business of constructing and selling residences *480through Tanglewood, Inc., a…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- In re TabibianCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1961
- In Re SandowCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1945
- In Re MussCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1938
- Simon v. Massachusetts Trust Co.Court of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1921
3Cited by3 opinions
- Lissack Enterprises, Inc. v. Braidis (In Re Braidis)United States Bankruptcy Court, E.D. Pennsylvania · 1983
- In re Rapid Motor Lines, Inc.District Court, D. Connecticut · 1963
- In the Matter of Richard Knapp, Bankrupt-Appellant, Michael J. Daly, Iii, State Court Receiver of Tanglewood Incorporated, and J. E. Smith & Company, Incorporated, Objecting Creditors, and John F. Phelan, Trustee in Bankruptcy of Estate of Richard Knapp, BankruptCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1962