In re Stein

MARIS, District Judge.

This matter comes before us on a certificate to review an order of the referee dismissing a petition of the National Cash Register Company filed to reclaim a cash register which was in the possession of the bankrupt at the time of the bankruptcy. The petitioner based its claim upon the proposition that the cash register was delivered to and held by the bankrupt under a bailment lease contract upon which the bailee was in default.

From the testimony it appears that the bankrupt desired to purchase a cash register, the cash selling price of which was $403.75, but he was…