Matter of Cooke
United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida
1Opinion of the Court
.ORDER ON OBJECTION TO REPORT OF EXEMPT PROPERTY
ALEXANDER L. PASKAY, Bankruptcy Judge.
The matter under consideration is the right of John L. Cooke, the above-named bankrupt to avail himself of the homestead benefits granted by Article X, Sec. 4 of the Constitution of Florida. The facts relevant and controlling in this controversy are without dispute and can be briefly summarized as follows:
On June 19, 1979, the bankrupt filed his voluntary petition and on Schedule B-4 claimed a residence located at 126 Coronet Drive, Ft. Myers Beach, Florida as his homestead and such is exempt from the claims…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Hillsborough Investment Co. v. WilcoxSupreme Court of Florida · 1943
- Juarrero v. McNayrSupreme Court of Florida · 1963
3Cited by4 opinions
- Matter of CookeSupreme Court of Florida · 1982
- In Re WalterUnited States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. · 1999
- In Re FodorUnited States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida · 2006
- In Re BooneUnited States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida · 1991