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In re Robinson

In re Robinson

Ruling
Debtor allowed tools of the trade exemption in vehicle used for transportation to and from work that was also essential to employment.
Procedural posture

A creditor filed a motion for relief from the automatic stay to obtain possession of the chapter 7 debtors' vehicle. The chapter 7 debtors objected and also filed an amended motion to avoid the creditor's nonpossessory nonpurchase money security interest. The debtors sought to avoid the creditor's lien as an impairment to their tools of the trade exemption under 735 ILCS 5/12- 1001(d).

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 14, 2010 , LexisNexis #0610-116