Legal Opinion
Goodwine v. Lane
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Decided February 28, 1924No. 3271PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
EVAN A. EVANS, Circuit Judge.
Appellant was denied a discharge in bankruptcy because of alleged concealment of property within four months immediately preceding the filing of the petition in bankruptcy, with intent to hinder, delay, and defraud his creditors.
His application for discharge was referred to a special master, who heard the evidence and found adversely to him. This procedure was contrary to the provisions of the Bankruptcy Act, which requires a determination of this issue by the judge or a referee. Bankruptcy Act, § 14b, par. 4 (Comp. St. § 9597) ; General Orders in Bankruptcy, rule…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Coder v. ArtsSupreme Court of the United States · 1909
- Van Iderstine v. National Discount Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1913
- In re Julius Bros.Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1914
- Klein v. PowellCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1909
- In re MarcusCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1913
3Cited by4 opinions
- Bailey v. RossCourt of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · 1931
- Rubin v. BalabanCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1924
- Folda v. ZilmerCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1926
- In re RichardsDistrict Court, D. New Jersey · 1934