MacDonald v. Plymouth County Trust Co., 286 U.S. 263 (1932)

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MacDonald v. Plymouth County Trust Co.


No. 714


Argued April 26, 1932
Decided May 16, 1932
286 U.S. 263

CERTIORARI TO THE CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE FIRST CIRCUIT

Syllabus

1. A proceeding by a trustee in bankruptcy to set aside voidable preferences under § 60(b) of the Bankruptcy Act, which ordinarily must be by plenary suit, may be had summarily before the referee if the parties consent. P. 265.

2. The referee is a court within the meaning of §§ 23(b) and 60(b). P. 267.

53 F.2d 827 reversed.

Certiorari, 285 U.S. 533, to review the reversal of an order of the District Court, 46 F.2d 811, in a bankruptcy proceeding.