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In re Steward

In re Steward

Ruling
Co-op association and its attorney violated the automatic stay by continuing to pursue the removal of the debtor as executor of a probate estate in state court.
Procedural posture

The debtor moved pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 362(a) for a determination that a co-op association and its attorney were in violation of the automatic stay by continuing to pursue the removal of the debtor as executor of a probate estate in state court. The violation was willful and warranted an award of attorney's fees and costs.

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opinion summary, case decided on February 24, 2006 , LexisNexis #0306-080