Legal Opinion
Continental Automobile Leasing Systems, Inc. v. Crofoot, Nielsen & Co.
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Decided January 22, 1963No. 13789PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
KILEY, Circuit Judge.
The District Court affirmed an order of the Referee dismissing Continental’s involuntary petition in bankruptcy. Continental has appealed.
Crofoot, Nielsen & Co. made a general assignment for the benefit of creditors and on August 30, 1961, Continental, through its secretary-treasurer Healy, filed, as a single creditor,1 the involuntary petition against Crofoot. The Referee conducted a hearing on Crofoot’s motion to dismiss the petition, alleging more than twelve creditors, Continental’s answer, and affidavits of both parties. He concluded that there was no genuine issue…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- In re Plymouth Cordage Co.Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1905
- Myron M. Navison Shoe Co. v. Lane Shoe Co.Court of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1929
- In Re Gibraltor Amusements, Ltd.District Court, E.D. New York · 1960
- In re Security Motor Co.District Court, W.D. Missouri · 1943
3Cited by2 opinions
- Matter of Trans-High Corp.United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. New York · 1980
- In The Matter Of CrofootCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1963