Preliminary hearing held on Arvest Bank’s motion for relief from stay

Arvest Bank moved for abandonment, relief from the automatic stay, and waiver of the 14-day stay or, alternatively, for adequate protection in a case involving debtor Angela Stuteville. The court held a virtual preliminary hearing on March 10, 2020. Neither party appeared in person, and the proceedings were not electronically recorded.

The parties agreed to treat this session as the preliminary hearing. The automatic stay remains in effect pending the final hearing. The final hearing is scheduled for April 14, 2020, at 2:00 p.m.

No judge has been assigned to the case, and the docket number is not publicly available. The debtor objected to the motion. The key issue centers on whether Arvest Bank can proceed with abandonment or relief from the stay before the final hearing.

The court’s decision will determine if Arvest Bank can enforce its rights against the debtor’s property or if the stay continues to block such actions. The case remains active with no recorded appearances or rulings beyond the preliminary hearing. The lack of recorded proceedings and absence of a judge assignment suggest early-stage litigation.

Watch for the outcome of the April 14 hearing, which will resolve whether the automatic stay lifts or remains in place.