McKey v. Emanuel

Mr. Chibe Justice Cooke

delivered the opinion of the court:

On August 21, 1908, appellant William Emanuel conveyed his homestead in the city of Chicago to his wife, Fanny Emanuel, the other appellant here, by warranty deed. On January 23, 1909, James E. Stanley procured a judgment against William Emanuel in the municipal court of Chicago for $2900 and costs. On January 25, 1909, Emanuel filed his petition in bankruptcy in the United States district court and on the following day was adjudged a bankrupt. On February 11, 1909, Frank M. McKey, the appellee, was appointed trustee of the estate of…