Allen v. First Alabama Bank (In re Sintz)

MEMORANDUM OPINION

ARTHUR B. BRISKMAN, Bankruptcy Judge.

This matter came before the Court on the complaint of the trustee, Robert H. Allen, to determine the validity, extent and priority of liens of the respective defendants. After receiving exhibits, stipulation of facts and arguments of counsel, the Court makes the following findings of fact and conclusions of law.

FINDINGS OF FACT

First Alabama Bank (First Alabama) was formerly known as Merchants National Bank (Merchants). On October 15, 1982, in the case of Merchants National Bank v. Peter V. Sintz, Case No. CV-81-001893, a judgment was…