Butler v. Sharik (In Re Sharik)

MEMORANDUM OPINION

THOMAS M. MOORE, Bankruptcy Judge.

This matter comes on to be heard upon the complaint to determine the bankruptcy estate’s interest in life insurance proceeds and upon the joint motion for a judgment on the pleadings filed by the plaintiff and the defendant.

The material facts are not in dispute.

FINDINGS OF FACT

1. George E. Sharik and Janet E. Sharik filed a voluntary Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition on March 14, 1984, and subsequently received their discharge.

2. Algernon L. Butler, Jr., is the duly appointed, qualified, and serving trustee in bankruptcy for the debtors, George…