In re Sumner

THOMAS, District Judge.

The first question to be decided relates to the method that should be employed by a creditor for the purpose of presenting his claim to the referee for allowance, and to the evidence that should be furnished by him for that purpose.

Section 57a of the act provides:

“Proof of claims shall consist of u statement under oath, in writing, signed by a creditor setting forth the claim, the consideration therefor, and whether any, and, if so what, securities are held therefor, and whether any, and, if so what, payments have been made thereon, and that the sum claimed is justly…