MANION, Circuit Judge.
Jody Thorp obtained a $25,000 default judgment against Marvin Thirtyacre when he did not show up in court to defend against an alleged assault and battery. Thirtyacre filed bankruptcy and Thorp challenged the dischargeability of the debt. The bankruptcy court held an evidentiary hearing and determined the debt was nondischargeable under 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(6) because it resulted from a willful and malicious injury.
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