In re Roosa

Citations

• 119 F. 542
• 1902 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 284

Syllabus

<p>1. Bankruptcy—Concealment of Assets—Fraud—Revocation of. Discharge.</p> <p>May látb tbe father of a bankrupt died, leaving a will bequeathing so much of his property as might be left after his .wife’s death to be equally divided among his children. June 18th, and after the probate of the will, the petition in bankruptcy was filed, no reference being made to the bankrupt’s interest under the will. September 21st the bankrupt conveyed by warranty deed her interest in the estate, the consideration being more than sufficient to satisfy her liabilities. Notice of the proceedings in bankruptcy and of the application for discharge were sent to an objecting creditor at a wrong address, though the bankrupt had lived for many years in the creditor’s neighborhood, and was well acquainted with him. The notice was not received, and the creditor did not learn of the matter until after the discharge had been granted. Held, that the facts disclosed such fraud on the part of the bankrupt as to necessitate a revocation of her discharge.</p>