Shawl v. His Creditors

Field, C. J. and Cope, J. concurring.

In this proceeding, an opposition to the insolvent’s discharge was made on an accusation of fraud. Among other facts, it was alleged *598that the insolvent had fraudulently transferred his property to his brother, Mark Shawl. On the trial of the accusation of fraud, the insolvent offered Mark Shawl as a witness in his behalf; but upon objection by the creditors, on the ground of interest, he was rejected by the Court, and the insolvent excepted. The insolvent, having been found guilty, has brought this appeal. The respondents claim that the witness was…