In re Massell

MORTON, District Judge.

On November 14, 1919, the bankrupt, Morris Massell, filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy, on which he was on the same day adjudicated bankrupt. On December 4, 1919, a trustee was duly appointed and qualified. On December 20, 1919, the bankrupt offered a composition of 40 per cent, and petitioned that a meeting of his creditors be called to act upon his proposal. On January 17, 1920, the referee reported that all necessary steps had been complied with under the composition proceedings and recommended that the composition be confirmed. On February 3, 1920, orders of…