Explore 6 court opinions on Bankruptcy Discharge Denial. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Lien Avoidance Denied: Settlement Agreement Lien Not Judicial
Christopher M. Cook v. Chapter 13 Trustee, decided by Fourth Circuit on April 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the bankruptcy court's denial of the debtor's m...
Sixth Circuit Denies Motion to Vacate Judgment for Fraud on the Court
In re Patsy Levang, decided by Sixth Circuit on October 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to vacate a prior judgment, hol...
Debtor Denied Discharge for Failing to Disclose Assets
Bankruptcy Estate of Santoasha Harris v. City of Milwaukee, decided by Seventh Circuit on July 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the bankruptcy court's denial...
Fifth Circuit Denies Bankruptcy Discharge for Undisclosed Assets
In re: Gary Westcott, decided by Fifth Circuit on April 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the bankruptcy court's denial of Gary Westcott's discharge of debts, f...
Appellate Court Affirms Denial of Bankruptcy Discharge Due to Fraud
In re: Paul Eric Petruska, decided by Missouri Supreme Court on March 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether the bankruptcy court erred in denying the debto...
No-Contest Clause Not Triggered by Executor Removal Petition
In the Matter of Jeffrey T. Spell, decided by South Carolina Supreme Court on February 19, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The case concerns the interpretation of a "no-contest" clause in a...