Charles Gabus Motors, Inc. v. Tirrell (In re Tirrell)

NAIL, Bankruptcy Judge.

Martin J. Tirrell (“Debtor”) appeals the January 31, 2017 judgment of the bankruptcy court1 denying Debtor a discharge of his debts. We affirm.

BACKGROUND

Charles Gabus Motors, Inc. (“Gabus Motors”) filed an adversary complaint asking the bankruptcy court to determine the dis-chargeability of its claim against Debtor and to deny Debtor a discharge in his chapter 7 case. Shortly before the scheduled trial, Debtor and Gabus Motors entered into a settlement agreement, pursuant to which Debtor was to pay Gabus Motors $45,000.00 in five installments, the first of which was due…