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· 5/23/1894

Wilkinson v. Patton

Citations

  • 162 Pa. 12
  • 29 A. 293
  • 1894 Pa. LEXIS 934

Syllabus

<p>Wages — Lien—Insolvent debtor — Sale—Act of May 12, 1891.</p> <p>Under the act of May 12, 1891, P. L. 54, a creditor for wages has no lien on personal property transferred in good faith by an insolvent debtor in payment of his debts.</p> <p>Evidence— Sale— Go od faith.</p> <p>On an issue between an execution creditor for wages and the transferee of the debtor, evidence tending to show that the transfer had not been made in good faith is admissible.</p>

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