In re Whitehouse

LOWELL, District Judge.

During the pendency of his proceedings in bankruptcy, to quote the language of section 20 of the act [of 1867 (14 Stat. 529)]. the bankrupt was arrested on an execution issued from the superior court and petitions for a writ of habeas corpus. The record of that court, if admissible, shows that the judgment was based upon a verdict rendered in an action for deceit, and was rendered before the bankruptcy. The question submitted is. whether the arrest is within the exception of section 20, as being in an action founded upon a debt or claim from which the bankrupt’s…