Dains v. Dains (In re Dains), Case No. 07-2038

Description: Plaintiff brought claims for nondischargeability for false representation and willful and malicious injury to property under 532(a)(2) & (a)(6). Court denied these claims based on Plaintiff ′ s failure to meet her burden of proof on the elements of fraud by a preponderance of evidence and her failure to establish that Debtor willfully and maliciously injured the property. Plaintiff also sought denial of discharge for Debtor ′ s alleged concealment of property with the intent to hinder, delay or defraud creditors and for his making a false oath or account under 727(a)(2)(A) and (a)(4)(A). Court also denied these claims based on Plaintiff ′ s failure to prove each of the elements of the applicable claim by a preponderance of evidence. Court also denied Debtor ′ s counterclaim for attorney ′ s fees under 523(d) due to fact debt at issue was not a consumer debt.

Date of the opinion: 3/24/08

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