Does a change of name prior to bankruptcy constitute fraud?

The case of Poillon v. Lawrence, 77 N.Y. 207, upon which plaintiff relies, is not in point. There, the debtor changed his name prior to the bankruptcy, and the change of name and the use of the new name was intended to withhold notice and knowledge from the creditor, and thus deceive him. The circumstances were sufficient to constitute fraud. Here, plaintiff was listed as debtor and such listing was calculated to and

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The motion for partial summary judgment is therefore granted.

Settle order.