In re Sparks

VAUGHT, District Judge.

In this case, Charles Earnest Sparks filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy. The sum of $30 was advanced by E. E. Barbee, who was later elected trustee, to pay the filing fee. Barbee filed his claim with the referee in bankruptcy, asking the same be allowed as a preferred claim. The referee •refused to allow, said claim as a preferred claim but allowed the claim as a general claim. The claimant excepted to the ruling of the referee and the' matter has been certified to this court for disposition.

It appears that there is a difference of opinion among the referees in…