In re Goodman

MEMORANDUM DECISION

William R. Sawyer, United States Bankruptcy Judge

A Debtor in bankruptcy may avoid certain security interests in household goods to the extent the security interest impairs an exemption to which the debtor is entitled. In this case, the Debtor moved to avoid the nonpossessory, nonpurchase money security interest of Republic' Finance in certain household goods. (Doc. 18). Republic objected to the avoidance of a 42" John Deere Riding Lawn Mower, claiming it was not a household good because it qualified as a lawn tractor. Republic does not oppose the motion with respect to any…