Legal Opinion
Canfield v. Orso
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided June 27, 2000No. 98-31008PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
EDITH H. JONES, Circuit Judge:
Valerie Canfield (“Canfield”) appeals the denial of her objection to the claim by her former husband, Paul William Orso (“Orso”), that certain annuities he receives as part of a structured tort settlement are exémpt from the property of his bankruptcy estate under Louisiana law. La. R.S. 22:647. The bankruptcy and district courts attempted to distinguish our decision in Young v. Adler, 806 F.2d 1303 (5th Cir.1987), which held that certain types of annuities are not exempt.' Although the issue is close, we conclude that Young governs this case, and we reverse and…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation v. AbrahamCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1998
- In the Matter of Herman Neil YOUNG, Debtor. Herman Neil YOUNG, Appellant, v. David v. ADLER, Trustee, AppelleeCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1987
- In the Matter of Britt R. Kennard, Debtor. Britt R. Kennard v. Mbank Waco, N.A.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1992
- Farm Credit Bank of Texas v. Lorita Richard Guidry, Lorita Richard Guidry & Patrick Guidry, in His Capacity as Trustee of the Lorita R. Guidry TrustCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1997
- In Re RhineboltUnited States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Ohio · 1991
4 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by8 opinions
- Bracken v. Powers (In Re Powers)United States Bankruptcy Court, W.D. Texas · 2009
- Bank United v. ManleyDistrict Court, N.D. Alabama · 2001
- In Re: OrsoCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 2000
- Canfield v. OrsoCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 2002
- Lowe v. Sanflippo (In Re Schmidt)United States Bankruptcy Court, W.D. Texas · 2007
3 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.