Bernstein v. Poskanzer (In Re Poskanzer)

OPINION

LACEY, District Judge.

Jordan Bernstein, a creditor of Maria Poskanzer, appeals from an order of the Bankruptcy Court dismissing Mr. Bernstein’s complaint. The complaint sought a determination of the dischargeability of a debt listed on the debtor’s schedule.

The defendant, Maria Poskanzer, filed a petition pursuant to Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code on November 22, 1982. In the petition, plaintiff was listed as an unsecured creditor in the amount of $1,200, together with a potential contingent claim, amount unknown.

March 7, 1983 was fixed as the last day for the filing of a complaint…