McCullough v. Union Traction Co.

The appellee, Union Traction Company, is a public utility corporation, and operates various lines of street and interurban railways in the State of Indiana. On December 31, 1924, a receiver was appointed for said corporation. After the appointment of a receiver, the appellants filed claims based on injuries to persons, and damages to property, arising out of the operation of the business of said Union Traction Company prior to the appointment of the receiver. The appellants claim a right to preference and priority of payment as a part of the operating expenses of said railroad. The receiver…