In re Kunsman’s Empirical Analysis

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1. ““No case has been cited on this argument which is squarely in point. I can see no defense in the effect of those cases which permit the employer to deduct and withhold under a garnishee execution which is based upon a judgment obtained prior to the petition in bankruptcy, and in this case allowing the employer to continue to deduct and withhold under the garnishee issued on the respondent’s judgment. The effect is the same whether the judgment was obtained before or subsequent to adjudication. “The bankrupt will not have the benefit of the money unless his discharge is granted, and the creditor will not have the benefit of it unless the bankrupt’s discharge is denied. * * * *- * * “I will, however, grant the bankrupt’s motion to the extent of staying pursuant to Section 11 of the Bankruptcy Act the Manufacturers Trust Company and the sheriff of the City of New York from demanding or collecting any deductions made pursuant to the garnishee execution, but such garnishee execution shall continue in force and effect until the question of the bankrupt’s discharge has been determined.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. 151 F. Supp. 278 - In re Palter