In re Scott

Citations

• 111 F. 144
• 1901 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 64

Syllabus

<p>Bankruptcy—Jurisdiction—Burden of Proof in Voluntary Proceedings.</p> <p>Where the allegation of a voluntary petition in bankruptcy in respect to the residence of the petitioner within the district is contested by a motion filed by a creditor as soon as possible after adjudication to vacate the same, while the adjudication requires the creditor to introduce evidence in support of his motion, the burden of proof upon the issue remains on the petitioner.</p>