In re Graves

One of the specifications filed by creditors in opposition to the bankrupt’s discharge, and the only one now in question, is, mutatis mutandis, in the exact language of the statute, viz.: “That being a merchant and tradesman, he has not, subsequently to the passage of the bankrupt act, and its amendments, kept proper books of account.” Rev. St. § 5110. To sustain this allegation evidence was adduced, some being given under objection, tending to show that the bankrupt did not keep his cash-book properly. The learned register to whom it was referred found with the creditors upon this issue. The…