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Miller v. Mathis (In re Mathis)

Miller v. Mathis (In re Mathis)

Ruling
There is no private right of action against a debtor for breach of statutory duties under §521.
Issue(s)
Whether a chapter 7 trustee may bring a cause of action against a debtor for damages caused to the bankruptcy estate by the debtor's failure to comply with the debtor's duties under § 521(a)(1), (3) and (4)?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 18, 2016 , LexisNexis #0516-046