Goodwin v. Sharkey
New York Court of Common Pleas
Motion to quasli a warrant. These proceedings were taken by William H. Goodwin against M. D. L. Sharkey. The facts are sufficiently stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtBarrett, J.
—Sharkey was arrested under a warrant issued by me on the 23th ult., pursuant to the provisions of the act of April 26th, 1831, commonly known as “the Stilwell Act.” Upon being brought before me, he moved to quash the warrant, principally upon the ground that, before it was issued he had applied for a discharge under the bankrupt law, had been thereupon adjudicated a bankrupt, and that his proceedings had progressed so far as the appointment of an assignee and the usual conveyance to that official of the estate of the bankrupt.
The acts complained of, and which constitute the foundation for…
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