Kolesinski v. Mashey

The only real question upon this appeal is whether the finding of the referee that the bankrupt deliberately concealed the Levine judgment when he was examined in supplementary proceedings, was “clearly erroneous.” Rule 53(e)(2), Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, 28 U.S.C.A. following section 723c. Concededly he did in fact conceal this judgment when asked to produce all judgments in his favor, although he produced several others which were older and worthless. The referee declared himself “satisfied” that there were reasonable grounds for believing that the bankrupt had done this knowingly,…