SIMONS, Circuit Judge.
A court of bankruptcy is without jurisdiction to adjudicate in a summary proceeding a controversy over property held adversely to the bankrupt estate unless the adverse claimant consents or the claim be merely colorable, and a claim is not to be held merely colorable unless a preliminary inquiry shows that it is so unsubstantial and obviously insufficient, either in fact or law, as to be plainly without color or merit and a mere pretense. Harrison...
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