Byrnes v. Byrnes

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF NEW MEXICO In re: SYLVIA MARIE BYRNES, No. 20-12086-t7 Debtor. BARRY J. BYRNES, Plaintiff, v. Adv. No. 20-1070-t SYLVIA MARIE BYRNES, Defendant. OPINION Before the Court are two tort claims that are ready for trial: defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress (“IIED”). Both claims were removed from state court after Defendant filed this chapter 7 bankruptcy case. Plaintiff has not consented to the Court hearing either claim. The Court earlier ruled that Plaintiff is not entitled to a jury trial of the claims. In re Byrnes, 2022 WL…