Legal Opinion
In the Matter of Met-L-Wood Corporation, Debtor. Appeal of Constantine John Gekas, Trustee. Constantine John Gekas, Trustee v. Frederick L. Pipin
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Decided November 8, 1988No. 87-3004, 88-1051PublishedCited by 200 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
POSNER, Circuit Judge.
Constantine Gekas, the trustee in bankruptcy of Met-L-Wood Corporation, made sedulous but unavailing efforts in the bankruptcy court and the district court to set aside a judicial sale of the bankrupt’s bulk assets, made before his appointment as trustee. He renews his efforts in this court.
A subsidiary of a corporation owned by Frederick Pipin, Met-L-Wood manufactured laminated panels, including the patented “Sea-Lok” door for truck trailers, which is designed to prevent leaks. In 1984 Met-L-Wood began going downhill, and on November 27 and 28 of that year its two…
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- Metlyn Realty Corp. v. Esmark, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1985
- Koch Refining v. Farmers Union Central Exchange, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1987
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