Allen
Allen v. Allen
Opinion
Lead Opinion
MEMORANDUM **
Jacqueline Allen appeals from the district court’s affirmation of a bankruptcy court order granting Christopher Allen’s objections to Jacqueline’s proofs of claims 6, 8, 10, and 12; approving Christopher’s Chapter 13 Plan (“the Plan”); and denying Jacqueline relief from the automatic stay. The bankruptcy court’s refusal to lift the stay is the subject of an opinion filed separately. With regard to the remaining issues we affirm.
Because the parties are familiar with the facts and procedural history, we will not repeat them here. We first address the bankruptcy court’s decision to grant Christopher’s objections to Jacqueline’s proofs of claims 6, 8, 10, and 12. In her proof of claim 6, Jacqueline asserted that Christopher was indebted to her for more than $3 million in damages resulting from an alleged assault by Christopher. The $3 million figure contained a priority component for approximately $280,000 in uninsured medical costs. See 11 U.S.C. § 507 (a)(7). The dissolution decree does not encompass Jacqueline’s medical expenses. In the absence of a court order, Jacqueline’s medical expenses are not entitled to priority. Id. She cites no authority suggesting…