In re Wilde's Sons

Citations

• 131 F. 142
• 1904 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 189

Syllabus

<p>1. Bankruptcy — Referees—Jurisdiction—Admissibility of Evidence — Rulings.</p> <p>Since a referee in bankruptcy is required not only to take evidence, but to determine issues of fact and law based tliereon, he has power to exclude inadmissible evidence offered under objection.</p> <p>2. Same — Hearings—Presence of Referee.</p> <p>A referee in bankruptcy, having power to rule on the admissibility of testimony offered before him, is bound to personally hear the evidence, unless his presence is waived by the parties.</p>