Legal Opinion

John O. England, Trustee of the Estate of Daniel E. Sanderson, Bankrupt v. Daniel E. Sanderson, Bankrupt

Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Decided October 12, 1956No. 14953_1PublishedCited by 24 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

ORR, Circuit Judge.

Appellee Sanderson was adjudged a bankrupt on April 13, 1954, pursuant to a voluntary petition theretofore filed. Appellant England has been elected trustee.

On February 26, 1954, Sanderson, hereafter “bankrupt,” filed a declaration of homestead pursuant to California law.

We are here concerned with the question of whether the bankrupt is entitled to an exemption of $12,500, the amount stated in Calif.Civ.C. § 1260 in force and effect at the time of filing his petition; or whether the exemption should be limited to $7,500, the amount allowed under California law at the time…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Lockwood v. Exchange BankSupreme Court of the United States · 1903
  2. Moore v. BaySupreme Court of the United States · 1931
  3. Rauer's Collection Co. v. HigginsCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1948
  4. Sampsell v. StraubCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1952
  5. Constance v. HarveyCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1954

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3Cited by24 opinions

  1. Matter of PettitUnited States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Iowa · 1985
  2. Louis S. Miguel v. Edward M. WalshCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1971
  3. In Re SkipwithUnited States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. California · 1981
  4. Swenor v. RobertsonDistrict Court, N.D. California · 1978
  5. Daylin Med. & Surgical Supply, Inc. v. ThomasAppellate Division of the Superior Court of California · 1977

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