Legal Opinion
In the Matter of Edward S. Smith, Bankrupt. Rothkopt Associates, Inc., Morris Ploscowe, Trustee in Bankruptcy
Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Decided February 5, 1959No. 125, Docket 25178PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEDINA, Circuit Judge.
This case involves an interesting legal jig saw puzzle arising out of an application by the trustee in bankruptcy of Edward S. Smith to direct Rothkopf Associates, Inc., Smith’s landlord, to pay over the sum of $500 allegedly received by Rothkopf for the bankrupt’s account eighteen days after the adjudication of bankruptcy. The Referee in Bankruptcy denied the motion, but he was overruled by the District Court. Rothkopf appeals.
On September 23, 1953 Lena Albert leased certain store premises in Ellen-ville, New York, to Smith, who deposited with the landlord $500 as…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Mallory Associates, Inc. v. Barving Realty Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1949
- Sommers v. Timely Toys, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1954
- Walker v. 18th Street Holding Corp.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1943
- Mallory Associates, Inc. v. Barving Realty Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1950
- Shenk v. BrewsterAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1919
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3Cited by4 opinions
- Fore Improvement Corporation, .Appellant v. George R. Selig, Trustee-Appellee. In the Matter of Tru-Seal Aluminum Products Corp., BankruptCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1960
- In re Gottfried Baking Co.District Court, S.D. New York · 1970
- Cohen v. SYLVAN LAWRENCE COMPANYDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1961
- Fore Improvement Corporation, .Appellant v. George R. Selig, Trustee-Appellee. In the Matter of Tru-Seal Aluminum Products Corp., BankruptCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1960