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4th Circuit Scott v. Nat. Century Fin. Enters., Inc. (12/20/05 - No. 05-1104) An injunction and contempt order resulting from an adversary action by creditors in bankruptcy court asserting the interests of the estate is vacated where plaintiffs lacked standing to request preliminary injunctive relief. 5th Circuit Tummel & Carroll v. Quinlivan (12/20/05 - No. 05-30137) Bankruptcy court discharge of defendant's debt to plaintiff, a law firm, is remanded for findings on the relevant state agency law, and whether, under applicable laws, a particular individual fraudulently secured plaintiff's services as an agent of defendant.