Legal Opinion
In re Kelly
District Court, M.D. Pennsylvania
Decided November 2, 1912No. 1,964PublishedCited by 1 opinion
In Bankruptcy. In the matter of E. J. Kelly, bankrupt. On review of referee’s order disaffirming report of trustee setting aside the bankrupt’s exemption.
1Opinion of the Court
WITMER, District Judge.
Within 10 days after adjudication the bankrupt filed in court a schedule of his property, showing his claim for the exemption allowed insolvent debtors, in form as follows:
“Three hundred ($300.00) dollars cash from the proceeds, as provided by the exemption law of Pennsylvania, or stock to the value of three hundred ($300.00) dollars, to be set aside by the appraisers, as provided by law.”
The bankrupt was engaged in the mercantile business, and at the time of filing his claim, it appears, his store stock was under ilevy and in the custody of the sheriff. After his…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Burke v. Guarantee Title & Trust Co.Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1905
- In re DuffyDistrict Court, M.D. Pennsylvania · 1902
- In re WhiteDistrict Court, E.D. New York · 1904
3Cited by1 opinion
- In re LentersDistrict Court, E.D. Pennsylvania · 1915