New York Supreme Court April 15, 1877 (Augsbury v. Crossman)

Smith, J.:

The only branch of this case which need be considered is that pertaining to the insolvent discharge. The principal question is whether the bankrupt act of 2d of March, 186Y, took effect on the day it was approved, so far as to suspend the insolvent law of 'the State and invalidate all proceedings under it had after that date, or whether its operation in that respect was postponed by