Bankruptcy

Donaldson versus Chambers

2 U.S. 1002 Dall. 100·Supreme Court of Pennsylvania·1788·PA

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Opinion

September Term, 1788. Donaldson versus Chambers. [MAJORITY] THE defendant was duly discharged under the general insolvent law of Maryland; but coming into Pennsylvania, was arrested in York County, at the suit of the plaintiff. The cause being brought into this Court, Kittera moved, that he should be discharged on common bail, upon the authority of Miller versus Hall, 1 Dall. Rep. 229.: And a rule Nisi was accordingly granted.

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