Diamond
Diamond v. Trawick (In re Trawick)
Opinion
Lead Opinion
Kwan, J.
MEMORANDUM DECISION ON CROSS-MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT IN ADVERSARY PROCEEDING AND ON TRUSTEE’S OBJECTION TO DEBTORS’ CLAIM OF EXEMPTION IN MAIN BANKRUPTCY CASE
The disputes between the parties, Stephanie F. Berry (“Berry”) and Jeffrey
Scott Trawick (“Debtors”), and Richard K. Diamond, the Chapter 7 Trustee (“Trustee”), arising from Trustee’s adversary proceeding seeking turnover of certain assets of Debtors claimed as exempt and from the contested matters of Trustee’s objections in the main bankruptcy case to Debtors’ amended claims of exemption for these assets on cross-motions for summary judgment came on for hearing before the undersigned United States Bankruptcy Judge on July 2 and 16, 2013. Kevin D. Meek, of the law firm of Danning, Gill, Diamond & Kollitz, L.L.P., appeared for Trustee. Mark T. Young, of the law firm of Donahoe & Young, appeared for Debtors.
Having considered the moving and opposing papers and heard the arguments of the parties, the court now issues this memorandum decision.
FACTUAL BACKGROUND
The facts pertaining to these disputed matters are largely undisputed.
On January 24, 2012, Debtors, who are husband and wife, filed a joint voluntary…