In re Pierce

COXE, District Judge.

After a careful examination tbe referee bas found that tbe evidence is insufficient to warrant a finding that tbe bankrupt knowingly and fraudulently concealed property from bis trustee. I incline to the opinion that tbe conclusion of tbe referee in this regard is correct. If criticism of this condition of affairs is to be 'indulged in it should be directed not against tbe judicial but tbe legislative branch of tbe government. It cannot be disputed that tbe present act permits a discharge no matter bow preferential and fraudulent have been tbe transfers of tbe bankrupt so…