Hodes Co. v. Leretsis (In Re Leretsis)

OPINION

GERALD J. WEBER, District Judge.

This appeal from a decision of the Bankruptcy Court points out the folly of loaning money to a married man.

David Leretsis was sole proprietor of a plumbing business. Over time he had become indebted to a supplier, Hodes Co. When David failed to make payment, Hodes Co. filed suit against David alone and obtained a default judgment for $2,396.60 plus interest and costs.

Subsequently the Sheriff served a Writ of Execution upon David, levying against various personal and household articles located in his home (which doubled as his business address). The…