Lewis v. Kaelin (In Re Cresta Tech. Corp.)

BRAND, Bankruptcy Judge:

This case brings to mind the adage: "No good deed goes unpunished." Appellant Matthew Lewis appeals a judgment under *226 §§ 549(a) 1 and 550(a)(1) avoiding a postpetition transfer of $10,000 as reimbursement for payment of the debtor's legal fees and ordering recovery of the funds from Lewis. The issue before the bankruptcy court was whether an ordinary check delivered to the creditor prepetition, but honored postpetition, was transferred on the date of delivery or honor for purposes of § 549(a). Relying on Barnhill v. Johnson , 503 U.S. 393 , 112 S.Ct. 1386 , 118 L.Ed.2d…