Explore 8 court opinions on Bankruptcy Dischargeability Of Debts. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Tenth Circuit: Ponzi Scheme Debt Not Dischargeable Due to Actual Fraud
In re: Wesley, decided by Tenth Circuit on January 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals addressed whether a Chapter 7 debtor could discharge a debt incurre...
Pennsylvania Supreme Court: "No-Contest" Clause Not Triggered by Beneficiary's Actions
In Re: Mark B. Cohen, J., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on January 21, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court reviewed a case concerning the interpretation o...
Debt obtained by fraud is not dischargeable in bankruptcy
In Re Lynn Madison, decided by Texas Supreme Court on October 31, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute involved whether a debtor could discharge a debt incurred through fraud un...
Beneficiary forfeits inheritance by contesting will under Texas law.
In Re Edwin K. Hunter, decided by Texas Supreme Court on October 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved the interpretation of a "no-contest" clause in a will, specifi...
Debt obtained by fraud is not dischargeable in bankruptcy
In RE JEFFERY BOWEN; 3rd Court of Appeals District, decided by Texas Supreme Court on September 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The court considered whether a debtor could discharge a d...
Restitution Debt Not Dischargeable in Bankruptcy
In re: Foster Farm, decided by Maryland Court of Appeals on July 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The court considered whether a debtor's obligation to pay restitution to victims of thei...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Denial of Bankruptcy Discharge Due to Actual Fraud
In the Matter of Louis S. Moore, decided by South Carolina Supreme Court on May 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether the bankruptcy court erred in denyin...
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...