In Re Boffey

ORDER ON MORTGAGEE’S APPLICATION FOR ADDITIONAL ATTORNEY’S FEE

THOMAS C. BRITTON, Bankruptcy Judge.

The debtor’s principal asset was certain commercial property. The property has been liquidated by the trustee. It was encumbered by various liens, including a second mortgage of $180,000. The mortgage note provides for the reasonable costs of collection including attorney’s fees. This creditor’s attorney, William Layton received an award of $10,000 for his services in the enforcement of this lien in a State court proceeding before bankruptcy. The foreclosure was interrupted by bankruptcy. He now…