In re Foerst

BROWN, District Judge.

Upon an examination of the bankrupt and other witnesses before the referee in behalf of the trustee and creditors, objection being made to questions put to the wife of the bankrupt during her examination as respects moneys which she held, and when and how received, the question as to the admissibility of this testimony has been certified to the court.

*191There is no precise rule governing the admissibility of such testimony, other than that it should be reasonably pertinent; to the subject of inquiry. In general, a large latitude of inquiry should he allowed in the…