In re San Miguel Gold Min. Co.

Citations

• 197 F. 126

Syllabus

<p>1. Bankruptcy (§ 467*) — Involuntary Petition — Findings of Special Master.</p> <p>A finding of the special master that persons presenting an involuntary petition in bankruptcy were not creditors of the alleged bankrupt, made on conflicting testimony of witnesses appearing before him, and supported by' the testimony of a witness called by the petitioners, will not be disturbed on exceptions, though the petitioners assail the credibility of such witness.</p> <p>[Ed. Note. — For other cases, see Bankruptcy, Cent. Dig. § 929; Dec. Dig. § 467.*]</p> <p>2. Witnesses (§ 321*) — Impeachment—Bight of Party to Impeach Own Witness.</p> <p>A party who calls a witness asserts his credibility, and he ought, not to be heard to impeach his testimony, or to insist that he is unworthy of belief.</p> <p>[Ed. Note. — For other cases, see Witnesses, Gent. Dig. §§ 1694, 1699, 1166; Dec. Dig. § 321.*]</p>