Legal Opinion
In Re Gerald J. Sanderfoot, Debtor. Jeanne Farrey, F/k/a Jeanne Sanderfoot, Objector-Appellant v. Gerald J. Sanderfoot, Debtor-Appellee
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Decided March 30, 1990No. 88-3148PublishedCited by 39 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
RIPPLE, Circuit Judge.
Jeanne Farrey, formerly known as Jeanne Sanderfoot, appeals from the dis*599trict court’s order reversing the bankruptcy court’s determination that Gerald San-derfoot could not avoid, pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 522(f), a lien held by Ms. Farrey on Mr. Sanderfoot’s homestead property. Because we agree with the district court that the lien is avoidable, we affirm.
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BACKGROUND
A. Facts
Jeanne and Gerald Sanderfoot were married on August 12, 1966. The Wisconsin Circuit Court for Outagamie County granted a judgment of divorce and property division on September 12, 1986, and entered a…
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