Vinson v. Cozart (In Re Cozart)

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• debtor contractor was liable for nondischargeable damages under § 523(a)(2)(A) for recklessly misrepresenting his qualifications as a great builder with a lot of experience where debtor’s experience was limited to management of projects rather than actual construction
• debtor contractor was liable for nondischargeable damages under § 523(a)(2)(A) for recklessly misrepresenting his qualifications as a great builder with a lot of experience where debtor’s experience was limited to management of projects rather than actual construction
• the intent element of Section 523(a)(2)(A) does not require a finding of malevolence or personal ill-will; all it requires is a showing of an intent to induce the creditor to rely and act on the misrepresentations in question.

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