In re Lehman

BOURQUIN, District Judge.

Before the judge, the referee cited the trustee to show cause why he should not be removed from office because he had failed to make to the referee, as the latter ordered, report of the estate’s condition.

Appearing and waiving formalities, the trustee advances only and orally that he has used the trust funds for his own purposes; and he questions if there is any legal authority to presently remove him.

Briefly to answer, because of this aid and hand of the court’s embezzlement of the estate in the custody and administration of the court (the principal thing), no; but,…