Henderson v. Haddad (In Re Golden H Packing Co.)

OPINION AND DECISION

BERT M. GOLDWATER, Bankruptcy Judge.

This is an action by the trustee in bankruptcy of Golden H Packing Company (G.H.P.) to establish the liability of the widow of a partner in G.H.P. for debts of G.H.P. under 11 U.S.C. § 723.

Plaintiff moved for summary judgment for indemnity of any deficiency in the bankruptcy estate. Defendant also moved for summary judgment.

Abraham A. Haddad (Abe), former husband of defendant,, and his brother, Thomas R. Haddad (Tom), were equal partners in G.H.P., a farming related business in Kern County, California, until the partnership was dissolved…