In re Cruff’s Empirical Analysis

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1. “a(l) A preference is a transfer, as defined in this Act, of any of the property of a debtor to or for the benefit of a creditor for or on account of an antecedent debt, made or suffered by such debtor while insolvent and within four months before the filing by or against him of the petition initiating a proceeding under this Act, the effect of which transfer will be to enable such creditor to obtain a greater percentage of his debt than some other creditor of the same class. b. Any such preference may be avoided by the trustee if the creditor receiving it or to be benefited thereby or his agent acting with reference thereto has, at the time when the transfer is made, reasonable cause to believe that the debtor is insolvent. 3”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Jefferson Bank v. Devault Manufacturing Co. (In re Devault Manufacturing Co.)

2. ““A creditor may feel anxious about his claim and have a strong desire to secure it or have it paid, and yet not have such belief as the act requires. Obtaining additional security or receiving payment of a debt under such circumstances is not prohibited by law.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Northern Virginia Bank v. Vecco Construction Industries, Inc. (In Re Vecco Construction Industries, Inc.)