In re McCormick

BROWN, District Judge.

Application has been made to this court under section 2, subds. 13, 16, to punish the bankrupt for not complying with two orders of the referee made on the examination of the bankrupt before him in regard to his property, and directing the bankrupt to pay the sums of $1,500 and $450 respectively to the trustee.

There can be no doubt of the authority of the court to enforce obedience to all “lawful orders” and to punish contempts by virtue of the provisions above referred to. As such punishment may involve imprisonment, however, this power should be cautiously exercised,…