In Re Wisconsin Co-Operative Milk Pool

DUFFY, District Judge.

Creditors of the Wisconsin Co-operative Milk Pool have filed a petition in this court asking that the Milk Pool be adjudicated an involuntary bankrupt. This co-operative association (hereinafter for convenience referred to as the “Milk Pool” or “Pool”) was organized under Chapter 185 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to operate on a nonstock, nonprofit basis.

The question raised by the answer of the alleged bankrupt and now here for decision is whether under the Bankruptcy Act this nonprofit co-operative association is amenable to adjudication as an involuntary bankrupt.

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