MR. JUSTICE CARDOZO delivered the opinion of the Court.
The controversy is one as to the compensation of a referee in bankruptcy upon a composition with the creditors.
Realty Associates Securities Corporation was adjudged a bankrupt, July 10, 1933, upon the filing of a voluntary petition. At the same time the proceeding was sent to a referee in bankruptcy. The chief claims ($12,631,949.67) were on bonds issued under indentures between the bankrupt and a trust...
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