In Re Miller
United States Bankruptcy Court, D. New Mexico
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM OPINION
STEWART ROSE, Bankruptcy Judge.
This matter comes before the Court on the Trustee’s objection to the Debtor’s claim of exemption, under 11 U.S.C.; § 522(d)(U)(E), of a vacant lot valued at not more than $27,000.
Several years ago, the Debtor suffered a work-related injury, which left him confined to a wheelchair. Workman’s compensation and tort claims were settled, the debtor receiving sizeable lump sum payments.
The Debtor, disabled and unable to return to work, used his settlements to finance several abortive business ventures. These investments drained his resources. The…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- In Re LaBelleUnited States Bankruptcy Court, D. Maine · 1982
- Casarow v. Evans (In Re Evans)United States Bankruptcy Court, D. New Jersey · 1983
- In Re LambertUnited States Bankruptcy Court, W.D. Michigan · 1981
- In Re JohnsonUnited States Bankruptcy Court, D. New Mexico · 1984
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