Skatoff v. Alfend’s Empirical Analysis

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3 state decisions

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1. “This action originated in the Circuit Court of St. Louis County as an attempt by Louis Skatoff and Joseph F. Melbourne, two partners of a three-man partnership, to secure an accounting from Michael Alfend, the third partner, in connection with the dissolution of the partnership. However, on the part of Skatoff the suit developed broader ramifications, including a demand by him that the subsequently joined defendants, Celia Alfend and Samuel Alfend, Trustees, be divested of title to certain real estate located in the City of St. Louis. Relying on Section 508.030, RSMo 1959, V.A. M.S., which provides that `Suits * * * whereby the title thereto (to real estate) may be affected, * * * shall be brought in the county where such real estate, or some part thereof, is situated' the court entered an order and judgment sustaining the motions of defendants Celia Alfend and Samuel Alfend, Trustees, for a summary judgment of their dismissal, and of defendant Michael Alfend for dismissal of Skatoff's second amended petition. Skatoff's appeal to this court [the St. Louis Court of Appeals] followed in due course.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Skatoff v. Alfend

2. “transfers of assets * * * were fraudulent transfers, having the effect of hindering, delaying and defrauding plaintiff Skatoff in his rights as a creditor of defendant Michael Alfend.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Skatoff v. Alfend