Shears v. Vestal (In re Vestal)

OPINION AND ORDER AFTER TRIAL

SCOTT W. DALES, Bankruptcy Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

Matthew P. Vestal, the pro se defendant in this adversary proceeding (the “Defendant”), filed a voluntary petition for bankruptcy relief under chapter 7 on June 4, 2012. On October 1, 2012, Robert Shears (the “Plaintiff’), timely filed an adversary-proceeding objecting to the discharge of his claim against the Defendant for an alleged violation of the Michigan Building Contract Fund Act (“MBCFA”), M.C.L. § 570.151, et seq., pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(4), and seeking a judgment for treble damages, plus costs and…