Bull v. Houghton
California Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the Superior Court of Santa Clara County, and from an order refusing a new trial. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court
1Opinion of the CourtMyrick, J.
This action was brought by an- assignee of an insolvent to recover money paid by the insolvent to a creditor, with the intent of giving a preference. The plaintiff had judgment.
On the 25th of July, 1878, Swain (the insolvent) was, under the federal bankrupt law, adjudged a bankrupt, and in August following, an assignment of his estate was made. In September, 1879, the United States District Court set apart a homestead to him. Thereafter, in the same month, in view of an action for a divorce between Swain and his wife, it was agreed to raise one thousand dollars by mortgage of the homestead,…
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