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Budner v. Weiner (In re Weiner)

Budner v. Weiner (In re Weiner)

Ruling
Punitive damages awarded in slander case were nondischargeable.
Procedural posture

Creditor filed a claim against the debtor alleging that a final judgment in a Florida state court action for slander should be excepted from discharge under 11 U.S.C.S. § 523(a)(6). The judgment creditor filed a motion for summary judgment.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 23, 2009 , LexisNexis #1109-020