Lindsey v. Spagnol (In Re Lindsey)

MEMORANDUM OPINION

BERNARD MARKOVITZ, Bankruptcy Judge.

Debtors James and Debra Ann Lindsey have brought a motion in accordance with § 522(f)(1)(A) of the Bankruptcy Code to avoid a judicial lien in favor of respondent Kathleen Spagnol. Debtors contend that the judicial lien is avoidable because it impairs an exemption they have taken in their personal residence.

Respondent, who opposes the motion, contends that the value of debtors’ interest in their personal residence is considerably greater than debtors maintain.

The motion will be granted in part and denied in part. We conclude that the…