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rules this Court finds that the Debtor is engaged in a
scheme of abuse of the bankruptcy process. * * * [In
re Anders, No. 98-22461-13, slip op. at 4 (Bankr. Mont.
1998).]
The Bankruptcy Court also stated:
This Debtor has abused the bankruptcy process for his
own benefit without accepting any of the burdens
imposed by the Bankruptcy Code and Rules except those
he deems advantageous. He has burdened the Court, the
Trustee, and his creditors with sham objections and
adversary proceedings, which waste their resources
while he enjoys the protections of the automatic stay
and proceeds as he deems fit. Debtor sued the
Bankruptcy Court itself simply for purposes of forum
shopping. For Debtor's abuse of the bankruptcy
process, he shall not be permitted to enjoy its
benefits. * * * [Id. at 11.]
On January 15, 1999, this case was scheduled for trial in
Helena, Montana, on June 21, 1999.
On March 21, 1999, respondent sent petitioner a letter
suggesting a telephone conference be held on April 1, 1999, at
9 a.m. to discuss his rescheduled case. On April 1, 1999,
petitioner stated that he had retained Attorney Clifton Caughron
(Caughron) and that a power of attorney would be provided.
On April 6, 1999, respondent sent a second letter to
petitioner regarding the need to discuss his rescheduled case.
Respondent received the power of attorney for Caughron on April
13, 1999.
On April 15, 1999, respondent filed a Motion to Impose
Sanctions. On April 19, 1999, the Court issued an order granting
respondent's Motion to Impose Sanctions in that petitioner could
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