¶1held that the application was made too late; that it was within the power of the bankrupt to have had a return of no assets made at any time by the assignee; and therefore, the proceedings having long since come to a practical end, he could not claim that they were pending until the formal return by the assignee. Judgment affirmed.
19 F. Cas. 1132
In re Potteiger
U.S. District Court
Decided January 4, 1868
U.S. District Court · decided 1868-01-04
[Appeal from the district co-urt of the United States for the Eastern district of Pennsylvania.] Potteiger was adjudged a bankrupt on creditors’ petition, and in default of appearance, February 17, 1868. No assets came to the hands of the assignee, and he so returned after the filing of the present petition.
Decided 1868-01-04