United States v. Ward
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
In Error to the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Oklahoma; John C. Pollock, Judge. Actions by the United States against W. T. Ward and others (two cases), against Ezra Brainerd, Jr., and others, and against R. H. Matthews and others. Judgments for defendants, and the United States brings error.
1Opinion of the Court
CARLAND, Circuit Judge.
These are suits on bonds of referees in bankruptcy to recover fees, costs, commissions, and compensation alleged to have been illegally collected and received by them in excess of the amount allowed by law. They were brought by the United States on its own behalf and on behalf of various suitors and parties interested in the administration of bankrupt estates. The defendants in each case are the referees and the sureties on their official bonds. The items for which a recovery is sought are stated in detail in exhibits attached to the complaints. These items may be…
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