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Norman v. Barnes

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court

Decided November 29, 1937PublishedCited by 7 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtRugg, C.J.

These two actions of contract were brought by the trustee in bankruptcy of Riley, Fitzgerald and Company, a partnership (hereafter called the bankrupts), to recover alleged balances due the bankrupts as a result of trading by each defendant upon margin accounts in stock transactions. The actions were referred to an auditor, who filed a comprehensive report in each case. The plaintiff was appointed trustee in bankruptcy and was duly authorized to bring each of these actions.

The facts disclosed by statement or necessary inference by the reports of the auditor are substantially the same as to…

2Cases cited16 opinions

  1. Samuel v. Page-Storms Drop Forge Co.Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1922
  2. Merrimac Chemical Co. v. MooreMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1932
  3. Royal Paper Box Co. v. Munro & Church Co.Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1933
  4. Ballou v. FitzpatrickMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1933
  5. Lovell v. Commonwealth Thread Co.Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1932

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3Cited by7 opinions

  1. Cook v. Farm Service Stores, Inc.Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1938
  2. Watts v. WattsMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1942
  3. Levin v. Reliance Co-operative BankMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1938
  4. Pheeney v. Malden Coal Co.Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1938
  5. Plastileather Corp. v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1972

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