{"id":"court_ctb_3177_0","court":"CTB","case_no":"22-50073","doc_number":3177,"sub_number":0,"doc_type":"ORDER","filed_date":"2024-05-10","title":"UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION | -------------------------------------------","summary_zh":"关于转让财产所有权的同意令动议 —— Ho Wan Kwok 破产案（郭文贵 / Guo Wengui / Miles Guo），CTB 22-50073 ECF #3177（2024-05-10立案）。第 11 章受托人 Luc A. Despins 申请法院签署同意令，将位于新泽西 Mahwah 豪宅内的一辆 Ducati Diavel 摩托车所有权转让归入债务人破产财产，登记所有人 Scott Barnett 已明确放弃权益并同意转让。","summary_en":"Trustee's Motion for Consent Order Regarding Asset Transfer — In re Ho Wan Kwok (Miles Guo / Guo Wengui), CTB 22-50073 ECF #3177 (filed 2024-05-10). Chapter 11 Trustee Luc A. Despins moves for entry of a consent order transferring ownership of a Ducati Diavel motorcycle located at the Mahwah mansion to the debtor's estate, with the consent of registered owner Scott Barnett who disclaims any ownership interest.","body_en":"# **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION**\n\n| ----------------------------------------------------------- | x |                         |\n|-------------------------------------------------------------|---|-------------------------|\n|                                                             | : |                         |\n| In re:                                                      | : | Chapter 11              |\n|                                                             | : |                         |\n| 1<br>HO WAN KWOK,<br>et al.,                                | : | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) |\n|                                                             | : |                         |\n| Debtor.                                                     | : | (Jointly Administered)  |\n| ------------------------------------------------------x     | x |                         |\n\n# **CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE'S MOTION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT ORDER REGARDING TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF DUCATI MOTORCYCLE TO ESTATE**\n\nLuc A. Despins (hereinafter, the \"Trustee\"), in his capacity as Chapter 11 Trustee of Ho Wan Kwok (the \"Debtor\"), hereby moves (the \"Motion\") for entry of an order, substantially in the form of the proposed order filed herewith as **Exhibit A** (the \"Proposed Order\"), transferring ownership of the Ducati Diavel motorcycle bearing VIN number ZDMGAHRW5MB005016 (the \"Ducati\") to the Debtor's estate and declaring it to be property of the estate. The Motion is filed upon the consent of the registered owner of the Ducati, Scott Barnett (together with the Trustee, the \"Parties\" and each a \"Party\"). In support of the Motion, the Trustee states the following:\n\n<span id=\"page-0-0\"></span><sup>1</sup> The Debtors in these chapter 11 cases are Ho Wan Kwok (also known as Guo Wengui, Miles Guo, and Miles Kwok, as well as numerous other aliases) (last four digits of tax identification number: 9595), Genever Holdings LLC (last four digits of tax identification number: 8202) and Genever Holdings Corporation. The mailing address for the Trustee, Genever Holdings LLC, and the Genever Holdings Corporation is Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 c/o Luc A. Despins, as Trustee for the Estate of Ho Wan Kwok (solely for purposes of notices and communications).\n\n#### **MOTION**\n\n1. The Parties believe that Scott Barnett is currently the registered owner of the Ducati, which is presently located at the premises at 675 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, New Jersey (the \"Mahwah Mansion\"). [2](#page-1-0)\n\n2. The Trustee has asserted that the Ducati is property of the estate.\n\n3. Mr. Barnett states that he is not in possession of the Ducati, the title documents for the Ducati, or the keys for the Ducati. To the extent he holds an ownership interest in the Ducati, Mr. Barnett disclaims such interest and consents to the relief requested in this Motion.\n\n4. On October 31, 2023, Taurus Fund LLC filed its *Report re: Property at Mahwah House*, filed on October 31, 2023 [Adv. Proc. No. 23-05017, Docket No. 78] (the \"Mahwah Property Report\"), stating that it does not, and did not, own the Ducati. *See* Mahwah Property Report, at 6, lines 13-1 and 14-1.\n\n5. The Trustee requests, upon consent of Mr. Barnett, that the ownership of the Ducati be transferred to the estate in order to resolve any dispute as to its ownership.\n\n[*Remainder of page intentionally left blank.*]\n\n<span id=\"page-1-0\"></span><sup>2</sup> Attached as **Exhibit B** hereto is the Vehicle Title Record from the New York Department of Motor Vehicles, dated April 12, 2024, showing Mr. Barnett as current owner of the Ducati, as well as the absence of any unsatisfied liens.\n\nWHEREFORE, the Trustee requests that the Court enter the Proposed Order granting this\n\nMotion and grant such other and further relief as is just and proper.\n\nDated: May 10, 2024 LUC A. DESPINS,\n\nNew Haven, Connecticut CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE\n\nBy: */s/ Patrick R. Linsey*\n\nPatrick R. Linsey (ct29437) NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. 195 Church Street, 13th Floor New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (203) 781-2847 plinsey@npmlaw.com\n\n*and*\n\nNicholas A. Bassett (admitted *pro hac vice*) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 2050 M Street NW Washington, D.C., 20036 (202) 551-1902 nicholasbassett@paulhastings.com\n\n*and*\n\nDouglass Barron (admitted *pro hac vice*) PAUL HASTINGS LLP 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 (212) 318-6079 douglassbarron@paulhastings.com\n\n*Counsel for the Chapter 11 Trustee*\n\n# **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION**\n\n| ----------------------------------------------------------- | x           |                         |\n|-------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|-------------------------|\n| In re:                                                      | :<br>:      | Chapter 11              |\n| HO WAN KWOK et al.,                                         | :<br>:<br>: | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) |\n| Debtors.                                                    | :<br>:      | Jointly Administered    |\n| ----------------------------------------------------------- | x           |                         |\n\n#### **CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE**\n\nThe undersigned hereby certifies that on May 10, 2024, the foregoing Motion, and all declarations, exhibits and attachments thereto, was electronically filed. Notice of this filing was sent by e-mail to all parties to the above-captioned chapter 11 case by operation of the Court's electronic filing (\"CM/ECF\") system or by mail to anyone unable to accept electronic filing as indicated on the Notice of Electronic Filing. Parties may access this filing through the Court's CM/ECF system.\n\nDated: May 10, 2024 New Haven, Connecticut\n\nBy: */s/ Patrick R. Linsey*\n\nDouglas S. Skalka (ct00616) Patrick R. Linsey (ct29437) NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. 195 Church Street, 13th Floor New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (203) 781-2847 dskalka@npmlaw.com plinsey@npmlaw.com\n\n *Counsel for the Chapter 11 Trustee*\n\n# **EXHIBIT A**\n\n**(Proposed Consent Order)**\n\n# **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION**\n\n| ----------------------------------------------------------- | x |                         |\n|-------------------------------------------------------------|---|-------------------------|\n|                                                             | : |                         |\n| In re:                                                      | : | Chapter 11              |\n|                                                             | : |                         |\n| 3<br>HO WAN KWOK,<br>et al.,                                | : | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) |\n|                                                             | : |                         |\n| Debtor.                                                     | : | (Jointly Administered)  |\n| ------------------------------------------------------x     | x |                         |\n\n## **[PROPOSED] CONSENT ORDER REGARDING TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF DUCATI MOTORCYCLE TO ESTATE**\n\nUPON CONSIDERATION OF the motion (the \"Motion\") of Luc A. Despins (the \"Trustee\"), in his capacity as Chapter 11 Trustee for Ho Wan Kwok (the \"Trustee\"), filed upon the consent of Scott Barnett, as the registered owner of the Ducati Diavel motorcycle bearing VIN number ZDMGAHRW5MB005016 (the \"Ducati\"), to transfer the ownership of the Ducati to the Debtor's estate and declaring it to be property of the estate, and good cause having been shown, it is by the Court hereby:\n\n**ORDERED**, that the Ducati is exclusively property of the estate to be administered by the Trustee; and it is further\n\n**ORDERED**, that pursuant to sections 541 and 542 of the Bankruptcy Code, the Ducati shall be turned over to the Trustee, free and clear of all liens, claims, interests and encumbrances, within five (5) business days; and it is further\n\n<span id=\"page-5-0\"></span><sup>3</sup> The Debtors in these chapter 11 cases are Ho Wan Kwok (also known as Guo Wengui, Miles Guo, and Miles Kwok, as well as numerous other aliases) (last four digits of tax identification number: 9595), Genever Holdings LLC (last four digits of tax identification number: 8202) and Genever Holdings Corporation. The mailing address for the Trustee, Genever Holdings LLC, and the Genever Holdings Corporation is Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 c/o Luc A. Despins, as Trustee for the Estate of Ho Wan Kwok (solely for purposes of notices and communications).\n\n**ORDERED**, that Mr. Barnett shall execute any documentation and take other action as reasonably necessary to have title to the Ducati transferred to the estate, including endorsing the Ducati's title documents and/or the relevant state motor vehicle authority documents to the Trustee; and it is further\n\n**ORDERED**, that the Court shall retain jurisdiction with respect to all matters arising from or related to the interpretation or implementation of this Order.\n\nDated: \\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_, 2024\n\nJulie A. Manning United States Bankruptcy Judge\n\n\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\n\nCase 22-50073 Doc 3177 Filed 05/10/24 Entered 05/10/24 13:57:08 Page 8 of 9\n\n## **EXHIBIT B**\n\n**(Vehicle Title Record)**\n\n|                              |      |            |       |           | VEHICLE TITLE RECORD |    |      |              |  |\n|------------------------------|------|------------|-------|-----------|----------------------|----|------|--------------|--|\n|                              |      |            |       |           |                      |    |      | REQUEST CODE |  |\n| 4/12/24                      |      |            |       |           |                      |    |      | 1047182      |  |\n|                              |      |            |       |           |                      |    |      |              |  |\n| Title and Identification No. | Year | Make       | Model | Body/Hull | Wt./Sts./Lgth Color  |    | Fuel | Cyl./Prop.   |  |\n| ZDMGAHRWOMB005084            |      | 21 DUCAT - | N/A   | МСУ       | 518                  | GR | GAS  | 2            |  |\n\n![](_page_8_Picture_3.jpeg)","body_zh":"UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION（美国康涅狄格州破产法院布里奇波特分院）\n\n-----------------------------------------------------------　x\n\n关于：　:　第 11 章\n\nHO WAN KWOK（郭文贵）\n等，　:　案件编号：22-50073 (JAM)\n\n债务人。　:　（合并审理）\n------------------------------------------------------x　x\n第 11 章受托人关于作出将杜卡迪摩托车所有权转让予破产财团的同意裁定的动议\n\nLuc A. Despins（以下简称“受托人”），以 Ho Wan Kwok（郭文贵）（“债务人”）的第 11 章受托人身份，特此提出动议（“本动议”），请求法院作出基本如随本动议作为附件 A 提交的拟议裁定（“拟议裁定”）形式的裁定，将车辆识别号（VIN）为 ZDMGAHRW5MB005016 的 Ducati Diavel（杜卡迪魔鬼）摩托车（“杜卡迪摩托车”）的所有权转让给债务人的破产财团，并宣布其为破产财团的财产。本动议系经杜卡迪摩托车登记所有人 Scott Barnett（与受托人统称“双方”，各自简称为“一方”）同意后提交。为支持本动议，受托人陈述如下：\n\n1 这些第 11 章案件中的债务人为 Ho Wan Kwok（亦称郭文贵、Miles Guo、Miles Kwok 以及其他诸多化名）（纳税人识别号后四位：9595）、Genever Holdings LLC（纳税人识别号后四位：8202）以及 Genever Holdings Corporation。受托人、Genever Holdings LLC 和 Genever Holdings Corporation 的邮寄地址为 Paul Hastings LLP（普衡律师事务所）, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 转交 Ho Wan Kwok 破产财团受托人 Luc A. Despins（仅用于接收通知和联络之目的）。\n动议\n\n1. 双方认为 Scott Barnett 目前为该杜卡迪摩托车的登记所有人，该摩托车目前位于新泽西州马瓦市拉马波谷路 675 号（675 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, New Jersey）的物业（“马瓦豪宅”）内。[2]\n\n2. 受托人主张该杜卡迪摩托车属于破产财团财产。\n\n3. Barnett 先生声明，他未占有该杜卡迪摩托车，亦未持有该杜卡迪摩托车的产权文件或钥匙。如果他在该杜卡迪摩托车中拥有所有权权益，Barnett 先生放弃该等权益，并同意本动议所请求的救济。\n\n4. 2023 年 10 月 31 日，Taurus Fund LLC 提交了其于 2023 年 10 月 31 日提交的《关于马瓦房屋财产的报告》[对抗性程序编号 23-05017，案卷号 78]（“《马瓦财产报告》”），声明其现在和过去均不拥有该杜卡迪摩托车。参见《马瓦财产报告》第 6 页第 13-1 行和第 14-1 行。\n\n5. 经 Barnett 先生同意，受托人请求将该杜卡迪摩托车的所有权转让给破产财团，以解决有关其所有权的任何争议。\n\n[本页以下部分特意留白。]\n\n2 作为本文件附件 B 附后的是来自 New York Department of Motor Vehicles（纽约州机动车辆管理局）日期为 2024 年 4 月 12 日的车辆产权记录，该记录显示 Barnett 先生为该杜卡迪摩托车的当前所有人，且不存在任何未清偿的留置权。\n\n为此，受托人请求法院作出拟议裁定以批准本动议，并给予公正和适当的其他及进一步救济。\n\n日期：2024 年 5 月 10 日\n康涅狄格州纽黑文\n\nLUC A. DESPINS，\n第 11 章受托人\n\n签署人：/s/ Patrick R. Linsey\n\nPatrick R. Linsey (ct29437)\nNEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C.\n195 Church Street, 13th Floor\nNew Haven, Connecticut 06510\n(203) 781-2847\nplinsey@npmlaw.com\n\n及\n\nNicholas A. Bassett（特许出庭律师）\nPAUL HASTINGS LLP\n2050 M Street NW\nWashington, D.C., 20036\n(202) 551-1902\nnicholasbassett@paulhastings.com\n\n及\n\nDouglass Barron（特许出庭律师）\nPAUL HASTINGS LLP\n200 Park Avenue\nNew York, New York 10166\n(212) 318-6079\ndouglassbarron@paulhastings.com\n\n第 11 章受托人代理律师\nUNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION（美国康涅狄格州破产法院布里奇波特分院）\n\n-----------------------------------------------------------　x\n\n关于：　:\n:　第 11 章\nHO WAN KWOK 等，　:\n:\n:　案件编号：22-50073 (JAM)\n债务人。　:\n:　合并审理\n-----------------------------------------------------------　x\n送达证明\n\n下述签名人特此证明，于 2024 年 5 月 10 日，前述动议以及随附的所有声明、证据附件和附录均已通过电子方式归档。本归档的通知已通过法院的电子归档（“CM/ECF”）系统以电子邮件方式发送给上述标题所列第 11 章案件的所有当事人，或者按照电子归档通知上的指示通过邮寄方式发送给任何无法接受电子归档的人员。当事人可通过法院的 CM/ECF 系统查阅本次归档文件。\n\n日期：2024 年 5 月 10 日\n康涅狄格州纽黑文\n\n签署人：/s/ Patrick R. Linsey\n\nDouglas S. Skalka (ct00616)\nPatrick R. Linsey (ct29437)\nNEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C.\n195 Church Street, 13th Floor\nNew Haven, Connecticut 06510\n(203) 781-2847\ndskalka@npmlaw.com\nplinsey@npmlaw.com\n\n第 11 章受托人代理律师\n附件 A\n\n（拟议同意裁定）\nUNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION（美国康涅狄格州破产法院布里奇波特分院）\n\n-----------------------------------------------------------　x\n\n关于：　:　第 11 章\n\nHO WAN KWOK\n等，　:　案件编号：22-50073 (JAM)\n\n债务人。　:　（合并审理）\n------------------------------------------------------x　x\n关于将杜卡迪摩托车所有权转让予破产财团的[拟议]同意裁定\n\n经审议 Luc A. Despins（“受托人”）以 Ho Wan Kwok（郭文贵）的第 11 章受托人身份提出的动议（“本动议”），该动议系经车辆识别号（VIN）为 ZDMGAHRW5MB005016 的 Ducati Diavel（杜卡迪魔鬼）摩托车（“杜卡迪摩托车”）的登记所有人 Scott Barnett 同意后提交，请求将该杜卡迪摩托车的所有权转让给债务人的破产财团并宣布其为破产财团财产，且已阐明充分理由，本法院特此：\n\n裁定：该杜卡迪摩托车专属于破产财团财产，由受托人予以管理；并进一步\n\n裁定：根据《破产法典》（Bankruptcy Code）第 541 条和第 542 条的规定，该杜卡迪摩托车应在五（5）个工作日内移交给受托人，且该摩托车不受任何留置权、债权主张、权益和权利负担的约束；并进一步\n\n3 这些第 11 章案件中的债务人为 Ho Wan Kwok（亦称郭文贵、Miles Guo、Miles Kwok 以及其他诸多化名）（纳税人识别号后四位：9595）、Genever Holdings LLC（纳税人识别号后四位：8202）以及 Genever Holdings Corporation。受托人、Genever Holdings LLC 和 Genever Holdings Corporation 的邮寄地址为 Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 转交 Ho Wan Kwok 破产财团受托人 Luc A. Despins（仅用于接收通知和联络之目的）。\n\n裁定：Barnett 先生应签署为使该杜卡迪摩托车的产权转让给破产财团所合理必需的任何文件并采取其他行动，包括在杜卡迪摩托车的产权文件和/或相关州机动车辆管理机构的文件上签署背书给受托人；并进一步\n\n裁定：本法院保留对因解释或执行本裁定而产生的或与之相关的全部事项的管辖权。\n\n日期：\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_, 2024\n\nJulie A. Manning\n美国破产法官\n\n\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\n\nCase 22-50073 Doc 3177 Filed 05/10/24 Entered 05/10/24 13:57:08 Page 8 of 9\n附件 B\n\n（车辆产权记录）\n\n车辆产权记录\n\n申请代码\n4/12/24　1047182\n\n产权与识别号　年份　品牌　型号　车身/船体　重量/座位/长度　颜色　燃料　气缸/推进\nZDMGAHRWOMB005084　21 DUCAT -　不适用　MCY　518　GR　GAS　2","key_entities":["Kwok","Ho Wan Kwok","Despins","Guo","Paul Hastings","Miles Guo","Je"],"ecf_references":[],"word_count":1332,"status":"published","published_at":"2024-05-10 00:00:00","created_at":"2024-05-10","updated_at":"2026-08-23 12:56:06"}