The Sun.
London, England, 1854-01-05 00:00:00

LAW INTELLIGENCE.

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COURT OF BANKRUTCY.—JAs. 4.
(Before Mr. Commissioner Fane.)

IN RE JOHN CLARK.
The bankrupt, of St. Aldgate's, Oxford, livery stable
keeper, came up on the question of certificate. The ac-
counts prepared by Mr. Maynard, commence in Decem-
ber, 1850, with a capital of 8091., and terminate in
December, 1853, with unsecured debts returned at
2,929/. ; the assets being, good debts, 1,2141. ; doubtful,
929/. ; property given up, 2331. The profits had been
1,6431. ; trade expenses, 1,7691. ; household ditt3, 186/.
Mr. Lucas, for the assignees, did not oppose ; Mr.
Bagley, for a creditor, urged several grounds of com-
plaint • Mr. Lawrence supported the bankrupt. •
His 'Honour said he saw nothing in the objection made,
and it appeared to him that the bankrupt's conduct bad
been that of an honest man. The court bad great plea-
sure in awarding him a certificate of the first class, and
he (the commissioner) wished that his (bankrupt's) future
career in business might be a prosperous one.
First class certificate accordingly.

INSOLVENT DEBTORS' COURT.—JAN. 4.
(Before Chief Commissioner Law.)
IN THE MATTER OF RICHARD WADE.
The insolvent, a tailor, who applied under the Protec-
tion Act, was opposed by Mr. Nichols on the part of the
Commercial Credit Mutual Assurance Society ; Mr.
Sargood supported.
The question in the case was, whether the debts did
not exceed 3001., so as to preclude the application under
the Protection Act. There was an inquiry as to the
debts, and further information was required. It was
thought advisable not to resist the dismissal of the
petition.
The Chief Commissioner ordered the petition to
discharged.
IN RE HENRY THOMAS SMITH STANLEY.
This insolvent, brother of the Earl of Derby, called
the Hon. Henry Thomas Stanley, was appointed to be
heard under the Protection Act.
Mr. Sargood appeared to oppose for a Mr. Lewis.
The schedule only contained five creditors, and the
consideration debts were 6261. The insolvency was
attributed to having been sued by Mr. Joel, a bill dis-
eounter and other creditors, and to their refusal to give
him indulgence. The schedule, to which the insolvent
was sworn, also stated that this year the insolvent had
received 7201. from the Earl of Derby, and 1801. last
year. The insolvent had 1201. owing to him.
On being called, the insolvent did not answer.
.The Chief Commissioner looked over the schedule, and
recorded the appearance of Mr. Sargood to oppose, and
the non-appearance of the insolvent. He simply said he
could not extend the protection.
The case was virtually struck out of the list.
IN RE THE REV. JAMES BROTHERS.
This insolvent, who held of livings of Brabane and
Monks Horton, in Sent, near Ashford, applied under
the Protection Act. A creditor appeared for informa-
tion, and Mr. Sargood supported.
It appeared that the two livings produced 4151. a year,
and they were now under sequestration. A deed was made
two years ago for the creditors to a Mr. Dangerfield, of
Ashford, and he had obtained a sequestration. There
were other sequestrations. The insolvent's wife had
about 2001. a year.
The creditor who appeared wished to know when the
creditors were likely to get a benefit under the deed.
The Chief Commissioner made certain inquiries, and
required further information on the next occasion.
A day was named for the final order.