In re Eric

PATTERSON, District Judge.

The bankrupt asked for discharge. A creditor submitted four specifications in opposition. The second specification charged transfer of property with intent to hinder, delay and defraud creditors. The referee has reported that this specification has been proved.

The transfer in question arose out of the purchase of a Packard automobile. The proof showed that the bankrupt contracted to purchase the automobile in June 1936, some ten months before bankruptcy. The automobile was registered from the outset as belonging to his wife. The purchase price was paid in this…