Spirtos v. Moreno (In re Spirtos)

OPINION

PERRIS, Bankruptcy Judge:

Under a marital settlement agreement, the debtor, Thelma Spirtos, assumed one-half of a judgment debt owed by her ex-husband, Dr. Basil Spirtos (“Dr. Spirtos”) to the appellee, Irene Moreno. The debtor objected to Moreno’s proof of claim, contending that Moreno’s claim against her should be precluded or reduced by the damages she suffered because of Dr. Spirtos’ breach of the settlement agreement. The debtor appeals from the bankruptcy court’s order allowing Moreno’s claim for one-half of the amount of the judgment. We AFFIRM the bankruptcy court’s decision.

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