Detroit Trust Co. v. Union Guardian Trust Co.

HICKENLOOPER, Circuit Judge.

Prior to adjudication a receiver in bankruptcy was appointed and took possession, in whole or in part, of premises previously occupied by the bankrupt. Both parties now complain of the allowance, by the court below, of reasonable rental or compensation for the occupancy of such premises by the receiver and trustee in bankruptcy for a period of 74 days. The referee allowed $5,344.28. Petition for review having been filed, the court increased this allowance to $15,500, stating that the reasonable rental value of the premises, exclusive of taxes, was the sum of…