In re Westmoreland

SIBEEY, District Judge.

The real estate of the bankrupt has been offered for sale under a previous order of the court, and bids received of $35,000, if sold free of the Hen of Mrs. Westmoreland’s alimony judgment, or $200 if sold subject thereto and subject to other admitted liens amounting to about $27,000. Which bid should be accepted depends on whether Mrs. Westmoreland has a valid lien, and whether it amounts to more or less than $7,800. The trustee, accordingly, has brought a proceeding to fix her claim, which, with a petition "to confirm the sale, is now for decision.

The voluntary…