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Sage v. Wyncoop, 104 U.S. 319 (1881)

Sage v. Wyncoop

104 U.S. 319

APPEAL FROM THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE UNITED

STATES FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK

Syllabus

1. Upon consideration of the proofs, the Court affirms the decree below declaring invalid a lien acquired by the levy of an execution upon the goods of a party who was immediately thereafter adjudged to be a bankrupt.

2. Wilson v. City Bank, 17 Wall. 473, approved.