In Re William A. Smith Const. Co., Inc.

MEMORANDUM OF OPINION AND ORDER

RANDOLPH BAXTER, Bankruptcy Judge.

This matter came on for an evidentiary hearing upon the motion of Halliburton Company (Halliburton) for appointment of an interim trustee pursuant to § 1104 of the Bankruptcy Code [11 U.S.C. § 1104]. Due notice of the hearing was made upon all parties entitled thereto. In accordance with Rule 7052 of the Bankruptcy Rules, the following constitutes the findings and conclusions of the Court:

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This is a core proceeding under relevant provisions of 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)(2)(A), wherein Halliburton, a secured Creditor, seeks the…