The Sun.
London, England, 1856-09-11 00:00:00

LAW INTELLIGENCE.—(This Day.)

BANKRUPTCY COURT.
(Before Mr. Commissioner Pane.)

IN RE S. ADAMS.

TEE WARE Bars.—Today was appointed for the
last examination of this bankrupt, who had carried on
business, as a banker, at Ware.

Mr. Plews (Lawrence and Plews) appeared for the
assignees, and applied for an adjournment, as Messrs.
Thomas and Copley, the accountants, bad not been able
to complete the accounts, which are very voluminous.
Proofs to a very large amount were admitted on affi-
davits, and others in the usual form ; but as they were
simply on notes and deposit receipts were not argued.
Messrs. Linklater and Messrs. Chidley supported
other proofs, which were also admitted.
The accounts, as far as they have been arranged, show
liabilities about 70,0001. ; but it isiimpossible at present
to estimate the amount of the assets.

An application was made on behalf of the bankrupt
that a certain portion of the household farniture should
be reserved for him, and that no sale should take place
except under the order of the Court.

Mr. Plews said that the property was advertised for
sale, and consisted of household furniture, plate, wines,
and carriage and horsem, but the assignees did not wish
to act adversely to the bankrupt.
His Honour asked the value of the property which
the bankrupt wished to have retained ?
Mr. Plews said about GOO/. or 700/.
His Honour asked what would be the amount of the
debts and assets I

Mr. Whitmore, the official assignee, thought the debts
and liabilities would reach between 70,0001. and 80,0001.;
the amount of the dividend would depend on the validity
of a deed of settlement made by the bankrupt on his
wife and children ; but even if that could be set aside, it
would not reach 108. in the pound, so as to entitle the
bankrupt to the statutory allowance.
His Honour then said the Court and the assignees
might, however, make an allowance.
Mr. Plows—Yee, to the extent of 3001.

It was ultimately agreed that the furniture should be
withdrawn from the sale, and the plate, &c., sold, and
the question as to the furniture should stand over, the
bankrupt selecting a portion to the amount of 3001., to
be given to him hereafter, if the creditors were satisfied.
The meeting was adjourned till the Ist of November.
The audit meeting was appointed for the 31st October.
The allowance to the bankrupt was continued.

CITY SHERIFF'S COURT.
(Before Mr. Prendergast, Q.C.)
ALP Y. COHEN.

ANTI-EMICIATION.—The plaintiff in this action is a
journeyman carpenter, and sought to recover the sum of
165., the balance of an account for work and labour
done.

Thera was no defence, and the plaintiff pressed for
an immediate order for payment, as he was about
going to Australia.
His Honour—You bad better be very careful what
you are about, for I have good reason to know that
there are many mechanics out of work there, who were
sober, industrious men here. Don't be misled by inter-
ested persons.

Plaintiff—But I am going out at the expense of the
Government.

His Honour—That maybe, but the Government here
have nothing to do with the work there. There are a
number there out of employment. I should advise you
to write over to some friend or carpenter over there,
and hear the truth, before you go.
An order for payment forthwith was made.