6 The Court issued an Order dated October 7, 1996, lifting the stay in the proceedings at docket No. 27416-89 and restoring the case to the general docket for trial or other disposition. However, by notice filed with the Court on January 17, 1997, respondent notified the Court that Mr. Zavitz filed a petition with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas on August 30, 1996, and all proceedings were automatically stayed, pursuant to the provisions of 11 U.S.C. section 362(a)(8) (1994). Petitioner filed a status report with the Court on January 17, 1997, requesting that the proceedings be stayed as to her, as well, pursuant to 11 U.S.C. section 362(a)(8). By Order dated January 23, 1997, the Court ordered respondent to file any objection to petitioner's request. On January 28, 1997, petitioner filed a motion to stay proceedings which was identical to her status report filed earlier. Respondent filed an objection to petitioner's request to stay proceedings. A hearing on the motion was calendared for February 24, 1997, in Dallas, Texas. Petitioner made no appearance at the hearing. Originally, petitioner and Mr. Zavitz were represented by counsel, William J. Ruhe, Jr. William J. Ruhe, Jr., subsequently was withdrawn as counsel of record for Kathy J. Smee, f.k.a. Kathie J. Zavitz, on August 25, 1995. Respondent filed a motion for entry of decision as to petitioner which the Court took under advisement. Subsequently, as previously stated, the CourtPage: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Next
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