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Allen v. Scott (In re Scott)

Allen v. Scott (In re Scott)

Ruling
Debt based on unjust enrichment and breach of fiduciary duty to executrix of debtor's deceased relative's executrix was nondischargeable.
Procedural posture

The executrix of the parties' common relative filed a complaint asserting state law claims for conversion, undue influence, wantonness, felonious injury, and unjust enrichment. The executrix also sought nondischargeability and revocation of discharge of defendant, a chapter 7 debtor, who held a power of attorney from the decedent and had been appointed her guardian and conservator under Alabama law.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 27, 2012 , LexisNexis #1212-070