QUEENAN, Bankruptcy Judge.
Having already made its mark on the fraud exception to a debt's discharge in bankruptcy, this case bids fair to do so again. In a prior appeal by the present appellees, William and Norinne Field (the "Fields"), the Supreme Court ruled in their favor. It held the degree of reliance required under section 523(a)(2)(A) of the Bankruptcy Code is merely justifiable reliance, the predominant standard at common law, rather than the more exacting...
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.
