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COHEN v. de la CRUZ

No. 96-1923.

523 U.S. 213 (1998)

COHEN v. de la CRUZ et al.

United States Supreme Court.

Decided March 24, 1998.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Donald B. Ayer argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs were James E. Anklam, Howard J. Bashman, and John Francis Gough.

Gregory G. Diebold argued the cause for respondents. With him on the brief was Brian Wolfman.

Jeffrey A. Lamken argued the cause for the United States as amicus curiae urging affirmance. With him on the brief were Solicitor General Waxman, Assistant Attorney General Hunger, Deputy Solicitor General Kneedler, William Kanter, and Alisa B. Klein.

O'Connor, J., delivered the opinion for a unanimous Court.

Justice O'Connor, delivered the opinion of the Court.

Section 523(a)(2)(A) of the Bankruptcy Code (Code) excepts from discharge in bankruptcy "any debt . . . for money, property, services, or an extension, renewal, or refinancing of credit, to the extent obtained by . . . false pretenses, a false representation, or actual fraud." 11 U. S. C. § 523(a)(2)(A). The issue in this case is whether § 523(a)(2)(A) bars the...

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