Bray v. Cobb

PURNELL, District Judge.

On the 30th day of November, 1898, a petition to have George W. Cobb, individually and as surviving partner of Guirkin & Co., declared a bankrupt, was exhibited to the district judge, and, it appearing to the satisfaction of the said judge there was necessity therefor, a special messenger was appointed under equity rule 15, to execute the process in said proceeding. The subpoena issued December 1st, and was made returnable on the same day. It was executed on December 1, in due forni. It further appearing that the referee for that division of the district was interested…