District Court, D. Massachusetts February 15, 1868 (In re Tanner)

LOWELL, District Judge.

The register, by agreement of the parties, has certified to me the question whether a bankrupt, upon his examination under section 26 [of the act of 1867 (14 Stat. 529)], has a right to answer by the mouth of his attorney. The law provides for an examination of the bankrupt in writing as to all matters concerning his trade, dealings, property, &c.