Bernheim v. Christal

This is an action brought by the plaintiff as assignee of one O’Donnell to set aside a lien by judgment and execution claimed to have been obtained contrary to the provisions of the insolvent act of 1880.

In 1882 O’Donnell borrowed one thousand dollars from Christal, and gave a note therefor, payable in ninety days. On the 3d of March, 1883, Christal commenced an action on the note, and on the same day O’Donnell filed a verified answer admitting each and every allegation - of the complaint, and consenting to a judgment against himself as prayed for. On the same day judgment was entered,…