Exeter Court of Bankruptcy: Tuesday: Before the Registrar (R. R. M. Daw, Esq.): Re. Nicholas Ball: formerly of Starcross, hotelkeeper. The first meeting of the creditors of this bankrupt was held the Castle of Exeter yesterday: Mr. Fryer appeared for the bankrupt, and Mr. Friend for the creditors: No statement of affairs had been filed, and it was mentioned that, although a statement was presented in the previous liquidation proceedings, it was imperfect, and that a fresh one would have to be filed: The Registrar said he should receive proofs and appoint officers, and adjourn the case for the production of the statement: Proofs of debts amounting to about £740 were put in. Messrs. Pinsent (Newton Abbot), Davey (Starcross), and Chown (Starcross) were appointed the Committee of Inspection; and Mr. Southcott was appointed trustee. Mr. Friend was appointed solicitor to the trustee, and the case was adjourned to the inst., at one o’clock.
[see similar Western Times: Friday 18th June 1880 and Exeter Flying Post: Wednesday 16th June 1880]
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Referenced
GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901