In re Noble

CHESNUT, District Judge.

The appeal from Referee Miller in this case presents the question as to whether Phillip N. Linthicum et al., by reason of a distraint proceeding for rent due them as landlords of the bankrupt prior to bankruptcy, secured a valid lien on certain property subsequently coming into the possession of the bankrupt trustee and by him sold. The claim is asserted as a secured claim to the extent of the proceeds of the sale made by the trustee of the chattels distrained on. The amount of rent due and unpaid to the claimant was $275 being for five months’ rent at $55.00 per…