Treat v. Wooden

EOWEEE, Circuit Judge.

This was a bill in equity, brought against trustees in bankruptcy. It alleged a conversion by them of goods belonging to the complainant; that these goods were subsequently sold, pursuant to a decree of the court of bankruptcy, and that the defendants intend to disburse the proceeds in the settlement of the bankrupt estate. The bill further alleged that the defendants were not of sufficient financial responsibility to satisfy any judgment which the complainant might obtain in an action of law; “and that, if the proceeds of said goods and property in the hands of said…