In re Sullivan

HARRIS, District Judge.

Petitioner, trustee in bankruptcy, seeks relief from the referee’s order dismissing thé petition for lack of jurisdiction.

The facts are as follows: On May 13, 1952, the bankrupt, doing business as a plumbing and heating contractor, filed a petition under Chapter XI of the Bankruptcy Act, 11 U.S.C.A. § 701 et seq., submitting a plan of arrangement for his creditors. The plan was not accepted. On June 12, 1952, the debtor was adjudicated a bankrupt.

Petitioner, appointed trustee of the bankrupt estate, instituted proceedings against Dennis L. Woodman, attorney for the…