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Smalis v. City of Pittsburgh Sch. Dist. (In re Smalis)

Smalis v. City of Pittsburgh Sch. Dist. (In re Smalis)

Ruling
Bankruptcy court lacked jurisdiction to hear proceeding brought by non-debtor former spouse against taxing authority concerning assessments on property received from debtor.
Issue(s)
Whether bankruptcy court had subject matter jurisdiction to hear debtor's nondebtor spouse's proceeding against taxing authority to determine tax liability and seek possible refund?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 25, 2016 , LexisNexis #0516-098