In re Mustin

Citations

• 165 F. 506
• 1908 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 169

Syllabus

<p>Bankruptcy (§ 391*) — Actions Against Bankrupt — Stay—Violation of Order.</p> <p>Jurisdiction is given to a court of bankruptcy by the bankruptcy act to stay proceedings in an action against a bankrupt on a provable debt pending the bankruptcy proceedings, and on an application for such a restraining order the court has power to determine whether the ciaim sued on is provable, and its determination is conclusive, unless appealed from. A creditor so enjoined, who has not appealed, is subject to punishment for contempt for violation of the order.</p> <p>fEd. Vote. — For other eases, see Bankruptcy, Cent. Dig. §§ 049, 053; Dec. Dig. § 391.*]</p>