Robinson v. J.A. Wiertel Construction
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
— Order unanimously affirmed without costs. Memorandum: Supreme Court correctly determined that plaintiff lacked standing to pursue a claim for personal injuries against defendant Benderson Development Co., Inc., be*665cause the cause of action remained the property of the bankruptcy estate. All property, including a cause of action for personal injuries, becomes the property of the bankruptcy estate (see, Seward v Devine, 888 F2d 957). All assets of the debtor must be listed on the schedule of assets (11 USC § 521 [1]). If a debtor fails to schedule an asset, the asset cannot be "dealt with”…
2Cases cited3 opinions
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- DeLarco v. DeWittAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1988
- In re Dissolution of C & M Plastics, Inc.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1991
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- First Montauk Securities Corp. v. ChiulliAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1997
- Niedermeier v. St. Joseph HospitalNew York Supreme Court · 2001
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