- FRBP
In re Opra
Aug
25
2006
Ruling
Debtor's former attorneys ordered to appear and show cause as to failure to disclose lawsuit proceeds on schedules.
Procedural posture
After debtor filed a voluntary chapter 7 bankruptcy petition, her new attorney filed amended schedules disclosing lawsuit proceeds valued at $100,000 and claiming an exemption in the newly-scheduled asset pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 522(d)(5), (d)(11)(D) and (d)(11)(E). The trustee timely objected to the debtor's amended exemptions. The bankruptcy court held a hearing on the objection.
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