In re Smolka

TUTTLE, District Judge.

The bankrupt is a farmer. On February 18,' 1931, he filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy and was adjudged a bankrupt. His testimony and schedules showed that the title to the small farm where he lived with his family was held jointly with his wife and that the only property in which he had an interest and which was not exempt was an automobile, some live stock, and some farm tools, all covered by a chattel mortgage for $950.-00 to M. J. Wilk & Sons, a copartnership, hereinafter called the claimant. This mortgage is contained in a written instrument which also…