In Re Steele

ORDER GRANTING TRUSTEE’S MOTION TO DISMISS

LEWIS M. KILLIAN, JR., Bankruptcy Judge.

THIS MATTER came before the court on October 13, 2004 on the Trustee’s Motion to Dismiss the case based on improper venue pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1408. This Court has jurisdiction over this matter and this is a core proceeding under 28 U.S.C. § 1334 and 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)(1). For the reasons set forth herein, the Motion to Dismiss shall be GRANTED.

FACTS

The facts of the case are straightforward and uncontroverted. Arthur Steele (“the Debtor”) filed for Chapter 7 relief on August 9, 2004. The Debtor last resided…