Legal Opinion

Christopher Charles Bartlett

United States Bankruptcy Court, D. New Mexico

Decided January 20, 2023No. 21-11289Unknown

1Opinion

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF NEW MEXICO In re: CHRISTOPHER CHARLES BARTLETT, Case No. 21-11289-t7 Debtor. OPINION Before the Court is the U.S. Trustee’s (“UST’s”) motion to dismiss this chapter 7 case as abusive under § 707(b).1 The UST contends the presumption of abuse arises under the “means test,” and also that the totality of the circumstances demonstrates abuse. Debtor disputes both points. The Court finds in favor of the UST’s position, and so will grant the motion. A. Facts.2 For the purpose of ruling on the motion to dismiss, the Court finds:3 Debtor is an experienced…

2Cases cited17 opinions

  1. St. Louis Baptist Temple, Inc. v. Federal Deposit Insurance CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · 1979
  2. Ransom v. FIA Card Services, N. A.Supreme Court of the United States · 2011
  3. Milavetz, Gallop & Milavetz, P. A. v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 2010
  4. Stewart v. United States Trustee (In Re Stewart)Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · 1999
  5. In Re HamanUnited States Bankruptcy Court, D. Delaware · 2007

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