Bankruptcy proceedings
Black's Law Dictionary · Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Black's Law Dictionary
The term includes all proceedings in a federal court having jurisdiction in bankruptcy, founded on a petition in bankruptcy and either directly or collaterally involved in the adjudication and discharge of the bsnkrupt and the collection and administration of his estate.
Kidder v. Horro-bin, 72 N. Y. 167.