Coit v. Robinson
Supreme Court of the United States
On motion to dismiss an appeal from the Circuit Court for the Southern District of New York, affirming a decree of the District Court in bankruptcy, forever discharging, in the' usual way, two persons, partners in trade, from payment of all debts and claims against them, &c., including a debt of one Coit, to a greater amount than.$2000. The case was thus: Robinson & Chamberlain, partners in trade, applied to the District Court for the Southern District of New York for a…
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On motion to dismiss an appeal from the Circuit Court for the Southern District of New York, affirming a decree of the District Court in bankruptcy, forever discharging, in the' usual way, two persons, partners in trade, from payment of all debts and claims against them, &c., including a debt of one Coit, to a greater amount than.$2000. The case was thus: Robinson & Chamberlain, partners in trade, applied to the District Court for the Southern District of New York for a discharge under the Bankrupt Act of March 2d, 1867.* Coit opposed their discharge, notwithstanding which the court held them…
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Clifford
District Courts have original jurisdiction, in their respective districts, of all matters and proceedings in bankruptcy, and are authorized to hear and adjudicate the same according to the provisions of the Bankrupt Act.¶ Circuit Courts have a general superintendence and jurisdiction of all cases and questions arising under that act, within and for the districts where the proceedings under the act are pending; and, except when special provision is otherwise made, may, upon bill, petition, or other proper process, of any party aggrieved, hear and determine the case as in a court of equity; the…
2Cited by9 opinions
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- Du Vivier v. HopkinsMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1874
- Buff v. CarrierCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1893
- Kempton v. SaundersMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1882
- Hutchins v. BriggsCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1894
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