In re Coddington

ARCHBALD, District Judge.

It is objected that the only evidence on the subject of the respondent’s insolvency was that which was obtained by calling and cross-examining him, which, it is claimed, the creditors had no right to do. But by section 3 d of the bankrupt act it is specially provided that, where a preferential transfer of property while insolvent is charged as the act of bankruptcy relied upon, the person against whom the petition has been filed is required to appear at the hearing with his books, papers^ and accounts, and submit to an examination, as well as give testimony as to all…