Exceptions to Discharge: The Supreme Court Adopts A Preponderance of the Evidence Standard of Proof in Section 523 Proceedings

Authors

Andrew Kessler

Abstract

Section 523 of the Bankruptcy Reform Act' lists ten categories of

debts which are excepted from discharge.2 The standard of proof necessary

to establish the nondischargeability3 of debts under this section

was until recently unclear.

Recommended Citation

Kessler, Andrew (1991) "Exceptions to Discharge: The Supreme Court Adopts A Preponderance of the Evidence Standard of Proof in Section 523 Proceedings," Nova Law Review: Vol. 15: Iss. 3, Article 16.
Available at: https://nsuworks.nova.edu/nlr/vol15/iss3/16