Globe Ins. v. Cleveland Ins.

EMMONS, Circuit Judge.

Upon this writ of error, if there are any facts which prevent a decision upon the abstract question of law which we discuss from being a complete disposition of the case, they, have not been called to our attention. The sole question for our determination is, whether the general assignment, for the benefit of all creditors equally, made by the Cleveland Insurance Company, is an act of bankruptcy, and void under the statute. For a number of years the anomalous condition has existed of a special local rule, in the Sixth circuit, in reference to general assignments under…