Willful Breach of Contract Doesn’t Result in Section 523(a)(6) Nondischargeability
Without allegations of an intentional tort, a willful breach of contract can’t be nondischargeable as a ‘willful and malicious’ injury.
Retirees Breathe a Sigh of Relief: A Golf Cart Can Be an Exempt Motor Vehicle
Surprisingly, no court had previously ruled on whether a golf cart can be exempt.
Barton Didn’t Stop Creditors from Garnishing a Chapter 13 Trustee After Dismissal
The debtor’s bad faith chapter 13 filings convinced Judge Hall to allow garnishment of funds held by the trustee after dismissal.
Reconstructed Time Records Are Ok in a POC for Pre-Filing Attorneys’ Fees
Rule 3001 doesn’t require time records in a mortgage lender’s proof of claim, Judge Loyd says.
Child Support Cases Avoid Thorny Choice of Law Questions
Judge Janice Loyd writes a handbook on choice of law and statutes of limitations.
Claim Objections Are Permissible in Chapter 13 After Plan Confirmation
Tulsa judge permits leisurely objections to unsecured claims in chapter 13.
Debt for Rape Is Dischargeable Without Proof of Subjective Intent to Injure
Proving occurrence of rape evidently does not carry a presumption of intent to injure.
Bankruptcy Court Stays Out of the Repo Business
The repo man will face no competition from the bankruptcy court.