Lake v. Cristol (In Re Lake)

MEMORANDUM DECISION

THOMAS C. BRITTON, Bankruptcy Judge.

In this adversary proceeding, the chapter 7 debtor seeks recovery of $14,824 from the successor trustee in his bankruptcy case. The trustee has answered and the matter was tried on March 21.

On March 15, 1982, the then trustee in this bankruptcy case, Justin P. Havee, filed a report that he had made diligent inquiry into the whereabouts of property belonging to the estate and that there was no property available for distribution from the estate. (C.P. No. 8). Upon that report, this case was closed on April 23, 1982. (C.P. No. 12). On…