Hebert v. Handy, 72 A. 1102 (1909)

Citation: Hebert v. Handy, 72 A. 1102 (1909)
Parent Document: Hebert v. Handy, 72 A. 1102 (1909)
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island (state)
Effective Date: 1909-06-11
Original Source: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/4111606/hebert-v-handy/ ↗

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for the proof against an insolvent of any claims “growing out of trover, replevin, or any tort,” and said section 50 provided that “a discharge in insolvency shall release an insolvent from all his ‘provable debts,’ ” etc. The court said (p. 618): “We think the term ‘provable debts,’ as used in said section 50, should be construed to include all claims against the insolvent which may be proved under said section 28, the word ‘debts’ evidently being used in its generic and not in its strict legal sense. In other words, the word ‘debts’ should be understood and taken in its popular meaning, which is synonymous with ‘claims’.’ ” The court cites Stokes & Leonard v. Mason,

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