- 11 U.S.C.
Marrama v. Citizens Bank (In re Marrama)
Apr
20
2006
Ruling
Denial of discharge was affirmed since fraudulent intent was found.
Procedural posture
Appellant debtor filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy protection. Appellee bank contended in its adversary action that the debtor should have been denied a discharge because of a recent transfer of assets to defraud creditors, pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 727(a)(2)(A). The bankruptcy court entered summary judgment for the bank; the District Court for the District of Massachusetts affirmed. The debtor filed a further appeal.
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