In re Kehler

Citations

• 153 F. 235
• 1907 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 278

Syllabus

<p>1. Bankruptcy — Definition of Terms.</p> <p>The term “bankrupt,” as used in Bankr. Act July 1, 1898, c. 541, § 1 30 Stat. 544 [TJ. S. Comp. St. 1901, p. 8418], includes a person against whom an involuntary petition shall not abate because of his death or insanity.</p> <p>[Ed. Note. — What persons are subject to bankruptcy law, see note to In re Taylor, 42 C. C. A. 2.]</p> <p>2. Same — Insane Persons — Subsequent Adjudication — Abatement.</p> <p>Where an involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed prior to the bankrupt’s being adjudged insane, such subsequent adjudication did not abate the proceedings nor preclude the court from administering the bankrupt’s estate, if the court’s jurisdiction was based on acts of bankruptcy committed while the bankrupt was sane.</p>