United States v. Bank of New York & Trust Company

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Messrs. Homer S.C.ummings, Atty. Gen., and David E. Hudson, of Washington, D.C., for the United States.

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Messrs. Frederick B. Campbell and Samson Selig, both of New York City, for respondent Bank of New York and Trust Co.

Mr. Hartwell Cabell, of New York City, for intervener respondent Assecuranz Union von 1865.

Mr. Robert J. Sykes, of New York City, for respondent President and Directors of the Manhattan Co.

Mr. John M. Downes, of New York City, for respondent Pink.

Mr. Chief Justice HUGHES delivered the opinion of the Court.