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Crumpton v. Stephens (In re Northlake Foods Inc.)

Crumpton v. Stephens (In re Northlake Foods Inc.)

Ruling
Debtor's S-corporation election constituted reasonably equivalent value for transfer.
Procedural posture

Bankruptcy trustee filed a complaint claiming that a transfer to shareholder was a fraudulent transfer subject to avoidance and recovery by the trustee. The bankruptcy court ruled that the shareholder was entitled to judgment on the pleadings. The bankruptcy court dismissed the trustee's amended complaint. The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida affirmed the bankruptcy court's orders. The trustee appealed.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on May 06, 2013 , LexisNexis #0513-128