In Re Hinote

OPINION

THOMAS M. TWARDOWSKI, Bankruptcy Judge.

This proceeding concerns an application for extension of time for filing a complaint to determine dischargeability of a debt, and raises the issue of the existence vel non of excusable neglect. For reasons hereinafter given, we conclude that the applicant has not established excusable neglect, and therefore, is not entitled to an extension of time. 1

The facts of this case are as follows: In 1979, the debtor purchased a dairy farm from one Allen F. Curtis and his family 2 [hereinafter, Curtis]. Shortly thereafter, the debtor began experiencing…