Lewis v. Scruggs (In re Healthtrio, Inc.)

CHRISTINE M. ARGUELLO, United States District Judge

This matter is before the Court on Chapter 7 Trustee David E. Lewis's ("the Trustee") appeal of the Bankruptcy Court's Order, entered on January 24, 2018, in case No. 09-34404. Dennis W. Scruggs ("Respondent") opposes the appeal. The Court has jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 158(a)(1). For the following reasons, the Order of the Bankruptcy Court is reversed.

I. QUESTIONS PRESENTED

The Bankruptcy Court awarded two claims in favor of Respondent, which form the basis of the instant appeal. Accordingly, the Court will consider:

1. Whether the…