In re Slomka

ADAMS, District Judge.

A question whether certain labor claims should be allowed priority is certified for my opinion.

The facts had been agreed upon as follows:

“I. On the 14th day of April, 1900, and for some time prior thereto Jacob Slomka, Max Slomka and Adolph Slomka, as partners in business under the firm name of S. Slomka’s Sons & Company, were engaged in the manufacture of sporting goods, at the City of New York, Borough of Manhattan.

“II. On said 14th day of April,. 1900, said firm of S. Slomka’s Sons and Company, executed and delivered a general assignment for the benefit of creditors…