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Hechinger Inv. Co. of Del. Inc. v. Universal Forest Prods. (In re Hechinger Inv. Co. of Del. Inc.)

Hechinger Inv. Co. of Del. Inc. v. Universal Forest Prods. (In re Hechinger Inv. Co. of Del. Inc.)

Ruling
Existing credit relationship does not bar contemporaneous exchange for new value defense to avoidance.
Procedural posture

Appellee chapter 11 debtor sued appellant creditor in bankruptcy court to recover alleged preferential transfers under 11 U.S.C. §§ 547 and 550. The bankruptcy court denied the creditor's spoliation motion and entered judgment in favor of the debtor. The District Court for the District of Delaware affirmed. The creditor appealed.

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opinion summary, case decided on June 07, 2007 , LexisNexis #0707-032