- 11 U.S.C.
Bolton v. Kenneally (In re Kenneally)
May
24
2013
Ruling
Debt to debtor's divorce attorney was nondischargeable due to false representation of intention to honor promise to pay fees.
Procedural posture
In an adversary proceeding, plaintiff law firm sought a determination that a debt for legal fees owed to the firm for its representation of defendant debtor during the latter's divorce proceeding was excepted from discharge. The firm contended that the debt was excepted from discharge under 11 U.S.C.S. § 523(a)(2)(A) as a debt arising from false representations and false pretenses.
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