In re Ambrose Matthews & Co.
District Court, D. New Jersey
In Bankruptcy. In the matter of Ambrose Matthews & Co., alleged bankrupt. On exceptions to and motion to confirm the report of a special master recommending that the alleged bankrupt, a corporation of New Jersey, be adjudged a bankrupt. Exceptions sustained, and petition dismissed.
1Opinion of the Court
HAIGHT, District Judge.
[1] The acts of bankruptcy relied upon are that the alleged bankrupt made a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors, and that it conveyed or transferred its property with intent to hinder, delay, or defraud them. The special master has found that each of these acts has been established. This finding is based upon the execution, by the alleged bankrupt, of an instrument whereby it appointed two' persons (hereinafter referred to as “trustees”) to wind up its affairs. It is necessary primarily, therefore, to construe this instrument and to ascertain its legal…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- In re Salmon & SalmonDistrict Court, W.D. Missouri · 1906
- In re Thomlinson Co.Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1907
- Missouri-American Electric Co. v. Hamilton Brown Shoe Co.Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1908
- Griffin v. DuttonCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1908
- Muchmore v. BuddSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1891
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3Cited by6 opinions
- United States v. Middle States Oil CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1927
- In re MatthewsCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1916
- Marine Works, Inc. v. GallagherCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1925
- Blair & Co. v. FoleyCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1972
- Blair & Co., Inc. v. FoleyCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1973
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