Legal Opinion
In the Matter of Richard E. BARKER, Debtor-Appellant
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Decided July 23, 1985No. 84-1744PublishedCited by 137 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
FLAUM, Circuit Judge.
This case presents the issue of whether a debtor is entitled to claim multiple exemptions, or to “stack” exemptions, for a single automobile under the Illinois personal property exemption statute. The district court affirmed the bankruptcy judge’s decision disallowing the stacking of exemptions. For the reasons set forth below, we reverse the decision of the district court.
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On September 12, 1983, Barker filed a voluntary petition for relief pursuant to Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code, 11 U.S.C.A. §§ 701-766 (1979 & West Supp.1985). In his petition, Barker claimed that he…
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- In the Matter of Richard Lee Fox and Marlyce Kay Fox, Debtors. Appeal of Peter F. Herrell, Trustee in BankruptcyCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1985
- In Re Robert Lee White, Dba Aanco Fence Company, Debtor. Cheryl White v. Robert Lee WhiteCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1984
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3Cited by137 opinions
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- In Re Samuel William SAX, Debtor, Appeal of THREE RIVERS MARINE SERVICE, INC.Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1986
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- Baltimore Orioles, Inc. v. Major League Baseball Players Ass'nCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1986
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