In re Kessler’s Empirical Analysis

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1. “It appears from the record ... [that] the order of discharge ... abruptly terminated the right of the present creditor to pursue her inquiry into the affairs of the bankrupt. There were many suspicious circumstances which demanded investigation, and it is the opinion of the Court that the examination of the bankrupt should not have been concluded without affording the present creditor an adequate opportunity to make exhaustive inquiry. This opportunity was denied her .... the proceedings were not in compliance with the provisions of the Act and must, therefore, be vacated and set aside.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Matter of Pilar Cordova Antuna