Location:
United States
Coordinates:
39.9526, -75.1652
Events at Philadelphia (2)
1797
ID: 2327
Robert Morris imprisoned for debt - financier of American Revolution spends 3 years in debtors' prison, sparking bankruptcy law debate
ID: 2327
1800
ID: 2328
First U.S. Bankruptcy Act passed - applies only to merchants and traders, allows voluntary and involuntary bankruptcy, discharge available
ID: 2328