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Johnson v. AmeriCredit Fin. Servs. (In re Booth)

Johnson v. AmeriCredit Fin. Servs. (In re Booth)

Ruling
Trustee could not avoid lien since lienholder could invoke affirmative defense under section 547(c)(3).
Procedural posture

After the debtors filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy protection, plaintiff trustee brought an adversary proceeding against defendant lienholder, alleging that the lien on a vehicle constituted a preference in violation of 11 U.S.C. § 547 and was avoidable under 11 U.S.C. § 547(b). The parties cross-moved for summary judgment.

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opinion summary, case decided on July 24, 2006 , LexisNexis #0806-095