Powers v. Silberman

BUFFINGTON, Circuit Judge.

The question involved in this case in bankruptcy is whether Harry L. Powers, the alleged bankrupt, was a “person engaged chiefly in farming or the tillage of the soil.” On his petition to dismiss, on that ground, the bankruptcy proceeding filed against him, the special master held that he was not so engaged, and recommended he he adjudged bankrupt. On certificate, the court approved this action of the master, whereupon Powers took- this appeal.

The facts are really not in dispute and the question is the inference to be drawn therefrom. The only testimony adduced was…