Diaz v. Kosmala (In Re Diaz)
United States Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the Ninth Circuit
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
GAN, Bankruptcy Judge:
Debtor Andy Diaz (“Diaz”) appeals from a final order granting the motion of the chapter 7 2 trustee, Weneta M.A. Kosmala (“Trustee”), to disallow Diaz’s homestead exemption claimed under California law. The Trustee’s motion was joined by Susan Wilson, Diaz’s former mother in law and creditor in the case. Because the bankruptcy court incorrectly interpreted California homestead law, we VACATE and REMAND.
I. FACTS
Prior to 2011, Diaz was married to Rebecca Wilson Diaz, and lived at a residence in Fullerton, CA. (“Property”). The couple had a son, who is now about…
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