Mechling v. Bonner County (In Re Mechling)

MEMORANDUM OF DECISION

TERRY L. MYERS, Bankruptcy Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

In this case, the Court once again considers issues related to the statutory lien provided Idaho counties when they fund medical benefits for indigent citizens. Here, Fred and Connie Mechling (“Debtors” or “Plaintiffs”) raise concerns over the post-bankruptcy effect of a lien obtained by Bonner County (“County’ or “Defendant”).

At a pretrial conference, the Court was advised that no factual matters were in dispute and that the issues raised by the pleadings could be submitted on stipulated facts and briefing. Those materials…