Bankr. No.:
89-10012
Chapter:
7
Date of Decision:
July 5, 1989
Issue:
Whether the debtor was a family farmer and thus not subject to involuntary bankruptcy under Chapter 7?
Ruling:
The Court found the debtor met the definition of "family farmer" despite his outside income. The wife of the debtor, who had few, if any, links to the farm, should not have her income considered in determining the debtor's "family farmer" status.
Full Bankruptcy Court Decision:
Appeal Summary:
The district court reversed the bankruptcy court’s decision and remanded for further proceedings.
Full Bankruptcy Appellate Panel/District Court Appeal Opinion: