Bakst v. Vono (In re Gold Rush East, Inc.)

MEMORANDUM DECISION

THOMAS C. BRITTON, Bankruptcy Judge.

The trustee seeks judgment for $6,108 against Leonard Vono based upon the avoidance of a bulk sale pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 544(b) and Florida Statutes Ch. 676. The matter was tried on October 15.

The debtor operated a retail jewelry business next door to the defendant. In August, 1984 the debtor sold substantially all of its inventory and some equipment to the defendant for $5,108 and $1,000 respectively. It is undisputed that the sale was not in compliance with the Uniform Commercial Code-Bulk Transfers, Fla.Stat. Ch. 676.

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