Chateau Communities, Inc. v. Miller

Opinion and Order

FEIKENS, District Judge.

I. Introduction

Chateau Communities, Inc. (“Chateau”) appeals a decision of the bankruptcy court that held Chateau in contempt of court. The bankruptcy court held Chateau in contempt for attempting to collect a debt from appellee-Peggy A. Miller (“Miller” or “the debtor”) that was discharged under the Bankruptcy Code. Chateau contends that the debt arose after Miller’s filing for bankruptcy and, thus, was not subject to discharge.

II. Factual Background

Miller filed a petition for chapter 7 bankruptcy on July 14, 1999. She listed a secured debt to…