Case Roundup -- the Next Generation

1st Circuit

Hannigan v. White (06/02/05 - No. 04-2234)

Bankruptcy Court did not commit "clear error" when it denied plaintiff-debtor's motion to amend his homestead exemption as a sanction for undervaluing his property in bad faith.

5th Circuit

Cadle Co. v. Pratt (06/03/05 - No. 04-10495)

Judgment in favor of defendant-debtor is affirmed over plaintiff-creditor's claim that defendant's discharge should not have been granted since he failed to schedule, and concealed, certain assets.

6th Circuit

Cossu v. Jefferson Pilot Securities (06/03/05 - No. 04-16699)

District Court did not err in affirming Bankruptcy Court's determination that defendant had a valid claim against plaintiff and that such debt was nondischargeable pursuant to 523(a)(2)(A).