Legal Opinion
Stapleton v. Poconos Land, LLC (In re Poconos Land, LLC)
United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Pennsylvania
Decided September 23, 2005No. Nos. 5-05-bk-50538, 5-05-bk-50372PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
JOHN J. THOMAS, Bankruptcy Judge.
The United States Trustee (“UST”) has moved to dismiss the above-referenced Chapter 11 cases based on her belief that an artificial entity, such as a corporation or limited liability corporation, cannot file a bankruptcy case without the aid of legal counsel. For the reasons articulated below, the UST’s motions are granted.
Statement of Facts
1. Mount Laurel Cemetery Association & Harry Samuel Dombek
A voluntary Chapter 11 Petition (Official Form 1) was filed on January 28, 2005 in the name of Mount Laurel Cemetery Association. Harry Samuel Dombek is…
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