Mar
02
2010
Ruling:
Approval of proceeding for denial of discharge denied as against public policy.
Procedural posture:
Defendant doctors filed a motion for an order clarifying a judgment entered by the Circuit Court of Shelby County (Tennessee), which awarded the doctors $ 9,884 in costs in a medical malpractice action that was filed by plaintiff chapter 7 debtor, and the effect 11 U.S.C.S. § 362 had on the state court's award. The debtor asked the court to determine if the debt was discharged and to impose sanctions on the doctors and their attorneys.
Issue:
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on March 02,2010, LexisNexis #0510-127