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In re Smith

In re Smith

Ruling
Economic stimulus rebate was estate property where right to the rebate arose prior to petition date.
Procedural posture

The debtors filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy protection after the Economic Stimulus Act (2008 Act), Pub. L. No. 110-185, 122 Stat. 613 (2008), became effective. The chapter 7 trustee filed a motion for turnover of the debtors' economic stimulus rebate (ESR). Pursuant to the bankruptcy court's request, the IRS filed an amicus brief.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 28, 2008 , LexisNexis #1008-044