- 11 U.S.C.
Richmond v. New Hampshire Supreme Court Comm. on Profl Conduct
Sep
19
2008
Ruling
Assessment of fees against attorney in disciplinary proceeding was in nature of a fine or penalty and was nondischargeable.
Procedural posture
Appellant attorney was ordered to reimburse appellee New Hampshire Supreme Court Committee on Professional Conduct for the costs of bringing disciplinary proceedings against him. The attorney filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy. The bankruptcy court and the District Court for the District of New Hampshire found the cost assessments non-dischargeable under 11 U.S.C.S. § 523(a)(7). The attorney appealed.
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