Santos v. Mast Construction Co. (In Re Santos)

FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW RE: DEBTOR’S COMPLAINT TO ENJOIN DEFENDANT FROM PROCEEDING IN STATE COURT

ARTHUR N. VOTOLATO, Jr., Bankruptcy Judge.

Heard on July 29, 1982 on the Debtor’s Complaint to enjoin proceedings brought by Mast Construction Company (Mast) against James Santos in Rhode Island Superior Court, and the Debtor’s prayer that Defendant Mast be held in contempt, that it be ordered to pay punitive damages, and that the Debtor be awarded reasonable attorney’s fees. On July 29, 1982, after considering the written memoranda and oral arguments of the parties, the Court…