In re Townsend’s Empirical Analysis
2 F. 559 · 1880
Citation profile
2
cited by 2 later decisions
June 1885
most recently cited
2 district ·
Relationships
Relies on Tunxis Corp. v. United Bank & Trust Co. (In Re Tunxis Corp.)
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““The degree of accuracy and particularity required will depend, in a great degree, on the circumstances of each case. Books which show an honest attempt to throw such light on his business transactions as will make them reasonably plain of themselves, or capable of being made plain by explanation, are sufficient, within the meaning and intention of the bankrupt law.””
1 later decision quote this exact passagee.g. In re Graves
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