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016061P.pdf   03/22/2002  Eastern States Life  v.  Bruce E. Strauss
   U.S. Court of Appeals Case No:  01-6061
   Western District of Missouri   
   Bankruptcy Appellate Panel. Debtor's assigned an annuity 
   to creditor. After filing for bankruptcy, debtor agreed that 
   25% of annuity belonged to estate and 75% was exempt. 
   Creditor sought annuity payments. Bankruptcy court's 
   decision that unperfected claim of creditor failed is affirmed. 
   Finding that creditor's interest is subordinate to debtor's 
   or otherwise avoided is reversed and remanded.