Schnitzel, Inc. v. Sorensen (In Re Sorensen)

FARIS, Bankruptcy Judge:

INTRODUCTION

Appellant Schnitzel, Inc., dba R & J Jewelry & Loan ("R & J"), appeals from the bankruptcy court's ruling prohibiting R & J from disposing of chapter 13 1 debtor Sydney Eileen Sorensen's pawned jewelry. R & J argues that the bankruptcy court erred because the jewelry was excluded from Ms. Sorensen's estate by § 541(b)(8), and she could not extend her right to redeem the property through the bankruptcy process. We AFFIRM.

FACTUAL BACKGROUND

R & J is a licensed pawnbroker in the state of California. In March 2016, Ms. Sorensen pledged five pieces of jewelry as…