Legal Opinion

In the Matter of Avner Kauffman, Bankrupt. Morris T. Friedell v. Avner Kauffman

Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

Decided April 3, 1981No. 80-1341PublishedCited by 76 opinions

1Per curiam

The bankrupt, Avner Kauffman, appeals the order of the district court which affirmed the bankruptcy court’s order denying him a discharge of his debts. We affirm.

Kauffman asserts on appeal that the objecting creditor did not sustain his burden of proving that Kauffman’s transfer of his house to his wife constituted a continuing concealment. 11 U.S.C. § 32(c)(4) [super-ceded by 11 U.S.C. § 727(c)(2) ]. Kauffman claims that the evidence failed to show the existence of a secret trust, since the conveyance was recorded. A concealment, however, need not be literally concealed. The transfer of…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Sacklow v. VecchioneDistrict Court, E.D. New York · 1976
  2. In Re Patrick J. Cadarette, Bankrupt. Efa Acceptance Corporation v. Patrick J. CadaretteCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1979
  3. In the Matter of Charles Armand Jones, Bankrupt. Friendly Finance Discount Corporation v. Charles Armand Jones, No. 73-2496 Summary Calendar. Rule 18, 5 Cir., See Isbell Enterprises, Inc. v. Citizens Casualty Company of New York, 5 Cir. 1970, 431 F.2d 409, Part ICourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1974

3Cited by76 opinions

  1. Antonio Pearson v. Prison Health ServiceCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 2017
  2. Morris Rosen, Debtor v. Karen E. Bezner, Trustee, Morris RosenCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1993
  3. In Re: Milton Keeney, Debtor. Milton W. Keeney v. Mary Jean SmithCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 2000
  4. Village of San Jose, a Municipal Corporation v. Daniel L. McWilliams and Ida M. McWilliams Debtors-AppelleesCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 2002
  5. In Re MartinCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1983

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