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Bartenwerfer v. Buckley, 21-908

Term
Issue

Whether an individual may be subject to liability for the fraud of another that is barred from discharge in bankruptcy under 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(2)(A), by imputation, without any act, omission, intent or knowledge of her own.

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Opinion

The Supreme Court unanimously held on February 22, 2023 that Section 523(a)(2)(A) precludes Kate Bartenwerfer from discharging in bankruptcy a debt obtained by fraud, regardless of her own culpability. Click here for the full opinion. 

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Oral Arguments Date
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Oral Arguments Date
Certiorari Granted Date
Petitions
Petition for a writ of certiorari.
Brief of respondent Kieran Buckley in opposition.
Brief of petitioner Kate Bartenwerfer.
Brief of respondent Kieran Buckley.
Reply of petitioner Kate Bartenwerfer.
Amicus Briefs
Brief amici curiae of The Hon. Judith Fitzgerald (Ret.), et al.
Brief amici curiae of National Consumer Bankruptcy Rights Center, et al.
Brief amicus curiae of Robert E. Zuckerman.
Brief amici curiae of Law Professors.
Brief amicus curiae of United States.
Brief amici curiae of Professors Lawrence Ponoroff, et al.