Taylor, Knapp & Co. v. Fore

This is a suit by Fore to set aside a judgment by defanlt rendered against Fore & Shelton, partners, on a note executed by them.

After the suit on the note was brought by Taylor, Knapp & Co., Fore made his application to become a bankrupt, and Taylor, Knapp & Co. proved up their claim, to wit, this note, then in suit, in the Bankrupt Court. Fore obtained his discharge in bankruptcy; shortly after which, Taylor, Knapp & Co. took a judgment by default, no answer having been filed by the defendants therein, Fore & Shelton, and Fore not having pleaded his discharge.

Upon these facts Fore obtained…