Hanrahan v. Triad Financial Corp. (Merritt)

ORDER RE SUMMARY JUDGMENT

PAUL J. KILBURG, Chief Judge.

This matter came before the undersigned on July 5, 2001 pursuant to assignment. Plaintiff Trustee Rene Hanrahan is represented by attorney Eric Lam. Defendant Triad Financial Corp. is represented by attorney Wesley Huisinga. The time for filing briefs has now passed and this matter is ready for resolution. This is a core proceeding pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)(2)(E).

STATEMENT OF FACT

Trustee’s complaint asserts Triad’s lien on Debtor’s vehicle was not properly perfected under the Iowa Code. She seeks a *626determination that the lien is void…