Legal Opinion
Stamell v. Kirkpatrick & Lockhart, LLP (In Re Stamell)
United States Bankruptcy Court, E.D. New York
Decided August 17, 2000No. 1-03-14230PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM OPINION
CONRAD B. DUBERSTEIN, Chief Judge.
The issue before this Court is whether Jared B. Stamell (“Stamell,” “Debtor,” or “Plaintiff’), the Debtor in this bankruptcy case, is liable for legal fees incurred by his wife, Susan Frank (her maiden name) (“Susan”), to her attorneys, Kirkpatrick & Lockhart, LLP (“K & L”), which represented her in a criminal case where she was a defendant, payment of which was guarantied by the Debtor. In order to stay a foreclosure sale by Citibank, a secured creditor in this proceeding holding mortgages on both the Debtor’s residence and property owned…
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