Dusharm v. Elegant Custom Homes, Inc.

MEMORANDUM **

In this bankruptcy matter, the Chapter 7 debtor, Elegant Custom Homes, Inc. (“ECH”), and its owners, the Robertsons, appeal the district court’s judgment affirming the bankruptcy court. The bankruptcy court, after a bench trial, entered judgment in favor of Elaine M. Dusharm (“Dusharm”) holding that “ECH was the alter ego of the Robertsons and that it would be an injustice not to require the Robertsons to pay Dusharm the money she loaned to ECH.” The bankruptcy court also awarded Dusharm her attorneys’ fees pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute § 12-341.01.

On appeal, the district…