Cheriogotis v. White (In Re Cheriogotis)

OPINION ON MOTION TO AVOID LIEN

RODNEY R. STEELE, Chief Judge.

In this case, the Bankruptcy Court has been called upon to determine questions relating to the discharge rights of the debtor.

I

This Court has jurisdiction over the case pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1334. Moreover, the Court finds that the matter before it is a “core matter” within the meaning of 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)(1) as exemplified in 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)(2)(K).

II

Nicholas Cheriogotis killed Allbun L. Smith. Subsequently, Sylvia White, as personal representative of the Estate of Smith, hired attorney Sharon Yates to represent the estate in…