In re Whatley’s Empirical Analysis
1985
Citation profile
2
cited by 2 later decisions
June 1989
most recently cited
1 federal appellate ·
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Applies 28 U.S.C. § 157 · 28 U.S.C. § 158
Most-quoted passages
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“The testimony of Mr. Whatley must be given careful consideration in the resolution of this dispute. It is important to remember that [Whatley] is individually liable on each of the two loans. Mr. Whatley stated unequivocally that he thought that the machinery and equipment belonged to him rather than to the corporation and that it was his intention to grant an exclusive lien to Guaranty Bank when he entered into the loan transaction in May, 1983.”
2 later decisions quote this exact passage“There is no evidence in writing of a bill of sale, deed, or other instrument, except for book entries made by the corporate accountant in the depreciation schedules established for the corporation, that any personal property of any kind was ever lawfully transferred into the corporation by John W. Whatley, Ruby G. Whatley, or any other person, firm, or legal entity.”
2 later decisions quote this exact passage
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