In re Bob

October 27, 1930, an involuntary petition in bankruptcy was filed against appellant. A receiver was appointed, October 31, 1930, who took into custody books, papers, documents, and records belonging to the alleged bankrupt. February 2, 1931, a subpoena duces tecum was duly served on the receiver; he turned over such books, papers, documents, and records to the United States attorney for the Southern district of New York, where they remained until April 30, 1931. In the meantime, Bob was indicted on a charge of fraud in using the mails. He was tried October 6, 1931, and the books, papers,…