In re Baumhauer

Citations

• 179 F. 966
• 1910 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 309

Syllabus

<p>1. Bankruptcy (§ 228*) — Referee’s-Findings—Conclusiveness..</p> <p>The findings of a referee in bankruptcy on a question of fact .will not be reversed unless manifestly, wrong;</p> <p>[Ed. Note. — For other eases, see Bankruptcy, Cent. Dig. § 387; Dee. Dig. § 228.*</p> <p>Appeal and review in bankruptcy cases,- see note to In re Eggert, 43 C. O. A. 9.]</p> <p>2. Bankruptcy (§ 340*)‘ — Claims—Prima Facie Proof.</p> <p>A proof of claim-' in bankruptcy is prima facie proof of the allegations therein; but, where the proof is rebutted, the referee should disallow the claim unless further evidence to establish it is produced.</p> <p>[Ed. Note. — For other cases, see Bankruptcy, Cent. Dig. § 527; Dec. Dig. § 340.*]</p> <p>3. Evidence (§ 594*) — Uncontradicted Testimony — Conclusiveness.</p> <p>While positive and uncontradicted testimony on a hearing in bankruptcy should not be disregarded’ arbitrarily, it may be disregarded if it is grossly or inherently improbable..</p> <p>[Ed. Note. — For other eases, see Evidence, Cent. Dig. § 2431; Dec. Dig. § 594.*]</p> <p>4. Bankruptcy (§ 340*) — Claims—Proof—Sufficiency.</p> <p>Evidence in bankruptcy helé to sustain a referee’s finding disallowing a claim for borrowed money.'</p> <p>[Ed. Note. — For other cases, see Bankruptcy, Cent. Dig. § 527; Dec. Dig. § 340.*].</p>