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In re Gentry

In re Gentry

Ruling
Statement of intention to surrender property did not prevent debtor from claiming exemption.
Procedural posture

A chapter 7 trustee objected to a debtor's amended claim of homestead exemption under Fla. Const. art. X, § 4(a)(1) on the grounds that the debtor, having indicated his intent to surrender the property on the petition date, was not eligible for the exemption on that date.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 15, 2011 , LexisNexis #1211-011