Bankr. No.:
96-40476
Chapter:
7
Date of Decision:
May 29, 1997
Issue:
Whether the debtor's exemption of tools of a mechanic was limited to $200 and whether debtor's exemption of household and kitchen furniture was excessive?
Ruling:
Under S.D.C.L. § 43-45(4), a debtor may declare exempt only $200 in "tools and implements of any mechanic." Under § 43-45-5(2), a debtor may declare only $200 in "household and kitchen furniture." Debtor's claimed exemptions exceeded both statutes.
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