Roussin v. Johnson (In Re Roussin)

MEMORANDUM OPINION

DEVINE, Chief Judge.

This bankruptcy appeal challenges the refusal of the bankruptcy judge to enjoin pending state criminal proceedings, 95 B.R. 270. For the reasons that follow, the appeal is denied, and the findings and rulings below are affirmed.

1. Background

Debtor/appellant Herman 0. Roussin owed money to Constance Bailey Norway (“Bailey”). In 1983 Bailey obtained a judgment against Roussin in the Superior Court of Merrimack County, New Hampshire. When execution proved unsuccessful, Bailey moved for weekly payments of judgment pursuant to the provisions of New Hampshire…