Bucher v. Hughes (In re Hughes)

MEMORANDUM OF DECISION

RALPH B. KIRSCHER, Bankruptcy Judge.

In this adversary proceeding the Plaintiff Shane C. Bucher seeks exception from the discharge1 of the Defendani/Debtor Patrick H. Hughes (“Hughes”), under 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(9), the sum of $36,929.71 for personal injuries caused by Hughes’ operation of his motorcycle vehicle while intoxicated. Hughes’ answer denies that intoxication was proven. He argues that the alcohol charges were dismissed and that § 523(a)(9) does not apply. Plaintiff has filed a motion for summary judgment, to which Defendant filed an objection. Oral argument on…