Burtrum v. Laughlin (In Re Laughlin)

FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW, AND FINAL JUDGMENT DENYING THE DEFENDANTS’ DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY

DENNIS J. STEWART, Bankruptcy Judge.

The plaintiff in this action complains that the defendant transferred property within a year preceding bankruptcy with the intent to hinder, delay, or defraud her within the meaning of § 727(a)(2)(A) of the Bankruptcy Code.

A plenary evidentiary hearing on the issues joined by the pleadings was held in Joplin, Missouri, on November 7,1980. The plaintiff, appeared personally and by counsel, Abe R. Paul, Esquire, the defendant Melvin A. Laughlin appeared…