In the Matter of U.S.A. Motel Corporation, a California Corporation, Debtor. U.S.A. Motel Corporation v. Curtis B. Danning, Trustee

OPINION

In an earlier appeal, we reversed the trial court and dismissed the petition of U.S.A. Motel Corporation for reorganization under Chapter X of the Bankruptcy Act on the ground that it was not filed in good faith. We found that U.S.A. Motel Corporation was not insolvent and that the proceedings were filed for two improper purposes: the liquidation of corporate assets and the resolution of internal disputes among shareholders. In re U.S.A. Motel Corporation, 450 F.2d 499 (9th Cir. 1971).

Upon remand, the District Court awarded:

$11,650 to the attorney for the petitioner;

$12,500 to the…