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In re Hale

In re Hale

Ruling
Correction of debtors' overstatement of tax liability resulted in dismissal pursuant to presumption of abuse.
Procedural posture

Debtors, a husband and wife, filed a joint petition for relief under chapter 7, listing primarily consumer debts. The United States Trustee ("UST") filed a motion to dismiss the debtors'action, pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 707(b)(2) and (3), claiming that the debtors were ineligible for relief under chapter 7.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 10, 2007 , LexisNexis #1107-083