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Schecter v. Godfrey (In re Godfrey)

Schecter v. Godfrey (In re Godfrey)

Ruling
Bankruptcy court lacked jurisdiction over creditor's claims against non-debtor entities.
Procedural posture

Plaintiff creditors brought an adversary proceeding against defendants, a bankruptcy debtor and non-debtor entities, seeking a determination that a debt to the creditors was nondischargeable based on fraud committed by the debtor and the entities. The entities moved to dismiss the claims against the entities for lack of jurisdiction.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 17, 2010 , LexisNexis #0810-031