In re Wright

LOWELL, District Judge.

In this matter the court rendered a decision July 21, 1899, and the decree was entered on that day. The questions involved were important, the sum of money involved was considerable, and an appeal by the unsuccessful party was expected. Owing to a series of mishaps, which it is not necessary to rehearse, no appeal was taken by the trustee within the 10 days mentioned in section 25a of the bankruptcy act. The court is satisfied that the delay was not caused by the culpable neglect of the trustee or his counsel. As soon as might be after the expiration of the 10 days, the…