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In re Thurston

In re Thurston

Ruling
Settlement funds from lawsuit for damage to debtor's homestead were not exempt.
Procedural posture

A bankruptcy debtor claimed an exemption in his homestead and subsequently claimed an exemption in settlement proceeds from a state court action which alleged that abutters were liable for flood damage to the debtor's homestead. The trustee objected to the exemption of the settlement proceeds.

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opinion summary, case decided on June 27, 2007 , LexisNexis #0807-100