Bankr. No.:
97-40015
Chapter:
12
Date of Decision:
April 16, 1998
Issue:
Whether county retains a statutory aid lien that was obtained post-petition when the county paid the debtor's medical bills soon after the petition was filed?
Ruling:
The county's aid lien was voided because was obtained in violation of the automatic stay. The underlying debt was discharged as a contingent claim.
Full Bankruptcy Court Decision:
