In re Lewis

CHATFIFLD, District Judge.

Objection to disciiarge is made upon two grounds:

First, that the bankrupt is engaged in business and rents a home, but has failed to keep books of account or records from which his true condition might be ascertained, “with intent to conceal his true financial condition and in contemplation of bankruptcy.” This form of objection follows the language of the statute, and may be criticised, in that it is impossible to tell whether an utter failure to keep books is intended to he charged, or whether the books that were kept are insufficient to show the true condition of…