In re Dolven

MEMORANDUM OP DECISION

TERRY L. MYERS, CHIEF U.S. BANKRUPTCY JUDGE

In May 2015, William and Karen Dolven (“Debtors”) filed a joint petition commencing this chapter 7 case, and Noah G. Hillen (“Trustee”) was appointed as the chapter 7 trustee.1

Trustee filed a “Motion to Approve Compromise under Fed. R. Bankr.P. 9019,” Doc. No. 104 (“Compromise Motion”), and a “Motion (1) to Determine Applicability of Section 522(g); and (2) Authorize Distribution to Secured Creditor,” Doc. No. 106 (“Distribution Motion”). The motions were heard on February 8, 2016, and taken under advisement after oral argument.

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