Gerard v. Gerard (In re Gerard)

MEMORANDUM DECISION ON THE PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

SUSAN V. KELLEY, Bankruptcy Judge.

Kevin and Margaret Gerard filed this adversary proceeding contending that a state court judgment in their favor against Kevin’s brother, Michael Gerard, is not dischargeable in Michael’s bankruptcy. Kevin and Margaret filed a Motion for Summary Judgment that Michael opposed. After briefing and oral argument, the Court issues this Memorandum Decision.

Facts

This dispute involves a parcel of vacant land on Lake Michigan in the Town of Grafton, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin that the parties refer to as…