Kooy v. Van Winkle

BUFFINGTON, Circuit Judge.

In the bankruptcy case of Lambertus C. Bobbink in the court below, Peter and Agnes Kooy presented a claim to have themselves declared beneficiaries in an alleged trust fund and so to have preference over general creditors of the bankrupt. The matter was referred to a referee, who reported against them and his report was approved .by the court. Thereupon petitioners took this appeal. On consideration had, we are of opinion the court committed no error.

The facts are that Peter Kooy had worked for the bankrupt, who was a florist, since 1911. In 1923 the latter suggested…