Aug
21
2006
Watman v. Groman (In re Watman)
Debtor appealed the bankruptcy court's denial of his discharge and finding that he fraudulently transferred property under 11 U.S.C. § 727(a)(2)(A) and (a)(7). The District Court for the District of Massachusetts affirmed. Debtor appealed, arguing that the bankruptcy court erred in both its factual findings and its manner of inquiry on remand following an earlier appellate decision.
Ruling:
Debtor dentist's transfer of assets from bankrupt original practice to new practice was fraudulent.
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Apr
20
2006
Marrama v. Citizens Bank (In re Marrama)
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.
Ruling:
Denial of discharge was affirmed since fraudulent intent was found.
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