Appellants, as employee tort claimants (or their representatives) under the Federal Employers' Liability Act, 45 U.S. C.A. § 51 et seq., seek priority status for their claims (liquidated and unliquidated) from the debtor corporation. Their injuries were sustained prior to the appointment of the receiver pursuant to Chapter X of the Bankruptcy Act, 11 U.S.C.A. § 501 et seq.
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