Ewers v. Cottingham (In re Cottingham)

OPINION

SHEA-STONUM, Bankruptcy Judge.

The Debtor, Thomas J. Cottingham, appeals from an order excepting a debt owed to plaintiff, Spaces, Inc., from discharge pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(6). The bankruptcy court found that the Debtor, Thomas Cottingham, conspired with Co-Debtor Patricia Cottingham to convert embezzled funds and other property from Spaces, Inc. The Debtor argues that the bankruptcy court erred when it found the Debtor conspired with his wife and acted willfully and maliciously.

I. ISSUES ON APPEAL

Is the bankruptcy court’s finding that the Debtor Thomas Cottingham conspired…