- 28 U.S.C.
In re Sheppard
May
30
2008
Ruling
Bankruptcy court lacked jurisdiction over claims against lenders that were abandoned by trustee.
Procedural posture
A debtor had filed for relief under chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code and had obtained a discharge. The debtor filed a second motion to reopen the case to prosecute claims abandoned by a trustee for allegedly fraudulent activity perpetrated by various lenders.
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