95 F. 946 | E.D.N.C. | 1899
This case is certified for review on objection by creditors to the decision of the referee that Boone & Jenkins are entitled to priority, to have their debt paid in full by the
There was, or seems to have been, some neglect on the part; of counsel in appearing at the time notice was issued to creditors when the claim of Boom; & Jenkins would he heard, and a misunderstanding between counsel and the referee. Bankrupt proceedings owe much of their efficacy and benefit, to prompt action on the part of parties concerned. Ordinarily, the judge will uphold referees in refusing to reopen cases to allow creditors who have shown laches in presenting their claims to be heard; but when there is manifest error, as in this case, the judge will look into the record, and correct '.he error. These parties haw; no lien, and are entitled to no priority, as shown by the record. Nothing else appearing, they will participate in the distribution as oilier creditors, — without priority or preference. The dividend sheet, having been made out, and forwarded to the trustee, will be returned to the referee for correction in accordance with this decision, and an extra allowance to the referee of five dollars is allowed him, to he paid by the trustee, for services in this behalf.