In re Alpine Industries, Inc.

EAST, District Judge.

Joseph Larkin, an attorney, petitioned the referee for an award of a reasonable amount for his attorney’s services rendered in connection with the adverse claims of the trustee herein and a third person against a fund in the amount of $11,996.33 held by Charles Boardman, an attorney, who had represented the bankrupt at times prior to adjudication.

The third party had instituted state court action against Boardman, seeking recovery of the fund, and the trustee proceeded through bankruptcy proceedings before the referee. The adverse claims were resolved in favor of the…