McClean v. Plumsell

Decided May 15, 1830

Allegations were filed by C. McClean, a creditor, against Thomas Plumsell, a petitioner for the benefit of the “ Act for the relief of insolvent debtors within the District of Columbia,” upon which he was found guilty. prayed that the debtor might be committed to close custody, although he was out upon a prison-bounds bond.

Decided 1830-05-15

¶1But the Court refused, and directed that the entry of the judgment of the Court be, “that the said Thomas Plumsell be precluded from any benefit under the act,” &c., according to the precedent in Walter Newton’s case, at April term, 1824. [2 Cranch, C. C. 467.]

¶2See the case of Keirll v. McIntire, at May term, 1826, [2 Cranch, C. C. 670,] and Fitzgerald's case, at this term, [post, 90.]