Potts v. Owens Hardware Co.

On October 23, 1931, Theodore B. Potts on his voluntary petition was adjudicated a bankrupt. The Owens Hardware Company was duly scheduled as an unsecured creditor in the sum of $153.95. In his petition Potts claimed as exemption of homestead “household goods) wearing apparel, kitchen furniture, and provisions, $100.” A trustee in bankruptcy was duly appointed and qualified. On February 16, 1932, the bankrupt filed his application for discharge, which was duly granted on May 17, 1932. Afterward the Owens Hardware Company recovered a special judgment, July 15, 1932, against Potts and described…