Underhill v. Jacob Doll & Sons

MANTON, Circuit Judge.

Receivers were appointed for Jacob Doll & Sons and the Premier Grand Piano Corporation in September, 1930. Prior to the appointment of such receivers, the appellants were attorneys for both defendants. In September, 1025, the defendant corporations had claims against the Bartlett Music Company of Los Angeles, Cal. The Bartlett Music Company caused an assignment to be made early in 1926 to trustees for the benefit of its creditors. The trustees were granted power to wind up the business and distribute the assets pro rata after paying preferred claims. Suits were…