Citations
- 7 F.2d 228
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BAKER, District Judge.
Martha L. Breekenridge, the claimant herein, is a resident of E’ayetfceville, Pa., and the widow of J. H. Breekenridge, deceased.
J. H. Breekenridge wa,s a farmer who dealt extensively in live stock, principally horses and mules. C. G. Grove, one of the bankrupts in this caso; was also a live stock dealer for many years, residing near 3Mar-tinsburg, Berkeley county, W. Ya.
J. H. Breekenridge, deceased, and G. G. Grove bad business dealings‘of considerable magnitude over many years; Breekenridge frequently advancing money to Grove; for the purchase of stock. Balances having accumulated in the hands of Grove, at his request ho was permitted to retain these sums as individual loans, giving his notes therefor. The testimony in this case shows that at one time Grove had borrowed from Brcckenridge as much as $8,000, part of which arose from balances and part representing straight loans. During tbe period over which those transactions ran, C. G. Grove 'and Roy S. Grove, Ms son, formed a partnership raider the firm name and stylo of G. G. Grove & Son. No dealings, either direct or indirect, were ever had between J. H. Breekenridge and the firm of C. G. Grove & Son; all these dealings being direct transactions between Breekenridge and C.- G. Grove.
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