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Baron v. Klitchko (In re Klutchko)

Baron v. Klitchko (In re Klutchko)

Ruling
Debtor was denied a discharge because the debtor intentionally and with fraudulent intent failed to disclose the debtor's consultant work performed for a corporation formed by the debtor's live-in companion.
Procedural posture

Plaintiff bankruptcy trustee brought an adversary proceeding against defendants, the debtor and a corporation, alleging that the debtor's discharge should be denied under 11 U.S.C. § 727(a) for making a false oath, concealing property with the intent to hinder, delay, or defraud creditors, and failing to maintain and provide adequate financial records. The court conducted a bench trial.

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opinion summary, case decided on October 11, 2005 , LexisNexis #0306-062