Legal Opinion
In re Higgins
District Court, D. Kentucky
Decided November 20, 1899PublishedCited by 4 opinions
In Bankruptcy. On review of decision of referee in bankruptcy.
1Opinion of the Court
EVANS, District Judge.
The petition in this case was filed January 18, 1899, and the adjudication was made on the 20th, — -two days later. After the selection of a trustee, W. A. Pinkerton, a creditor, proved, as a preferred claim, a demand in his favor against the bankrupt for $353.98. The claim of preference made by this creditor was based upon the fact that he had commenced an action at law against the bankrupt in the Marshall circuit court, to recover his debt, on May 31, 1897; that it was pending and undetermined on January 12, 1899. and .that on that day, but not before, said Pinkerton…
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