In re Burgess

ID WELL, District Judge.

The bankrupt’s discharge is opposed on the ground that he did not keep proper books of account, and that he preferred certain of his creditors. The evidence is derived wholly from the bankrupt’s examination, which appears to be full and frank. There is no question of law in the case excepting what preferences will avoid the discharge. My opinion upon that point was expressed in Locke’s Case [Case No. 8,439]. My remarks in that case need no qualification, except that perhaps if the debtor’s conduct brings him within section 35 [14 Stat. 534] it may not be necessary to…