· 5/18/1988
In Re Klaus Hubert Goerg, Debtor. Klaus Hubert Goerg v. Edgardo L. Parungao
Citations
- 844 F.2d 1562
- 18 Collier Bankr. Cas. 2d 1125
- 1988 U.S. App. LEXIS 6507
- 17 Bankr. Ct. Dec. (CRR) 1251
- 1988 WL 40216
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- finding that the probate exception “has no bearing on federal question jurisdiction”
- explaining that probate exception applies only to diversity jurisdiction
- “[W]e conclude that the Code’s definition of ‘person,’ and therefore its definition of “debtor,” excludes insolvent decedents’ estates.”
- Congress intended that bankruptcy courts have “maximum flexibility” in crafting appropriate orders
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Judges: Clemon, Roney, Tjoflat
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