In re Gillardon

Citations

• 187 F. 289
• 1911 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 291

Syllabus

<p>1. Bankruptcy (§ 415*) — Application for Discharge — Special Master — • Appointment.</p> <p>While Bankr. Act July 1, 1898, e. 541, § 14, 30 Stat. 550 (U. S. Comp. St. 1901, p. 3427), requires the judge personally to hear the bankrupt’s application for discharge, the judge may nevertheless avail himself of preliminary assistance and appoint a special master.</p> <p>[Ed. Note. — For other cases, see Bankruptcy, Dec. Dig. § 415.*]</p> <p>2. Bankruptcy (§ 415*) — Application for Discharge — Hearing—^Appointment of Master — Fees. /</p> <p>While it is customary to select the referee as special master to hear an application for a bankrupt’s discharge, any other person may be appointed in the discretion of a judge, and, when so appointed, is entitled to reasonable compensation.</p> <p>[Ed. Note. — For other cases, see Bankruptcy, Dec. Dig. § 415.*]</p> <p>3. Bankruptcy (§ 482*) — Application for Discharge — Hearing—Allowance to Bankrupt’s Attorney — Diability of Objecting Creditors.</p> <p>Fees of a bankrupt’s attorney for services in prosecuting a petition for the bankrupt’s discharge cannot be charged against objecting creditors.</p> <p>[Ed. Note. — For other cases, see Bankruptcy, Dec. Dig. § 482.*]</p>