Virginia B. Matthews, Respondent v. Edwin Tufts, Appellant

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals held that a non‑resident creditor who attends a bankruptcy meeting in New York is privileged from service of process while present. The Court reversed the General Term's order and affirmed the Special Term's decision setting aside the summons served on the defendant. The ruling rests on the principle that due administration of justice requires creditors to be free to attend bankruptcy proceedings without interference.