United States v. Mark Falcon

OPINION

This appeal arises from the United States’ action to collect unpaid federally reinsured student loans from defendant-appellant Mark J. Falcon. Falcon obtained several student loans between 1983 and 1991. Falcon then allegedly defaulted. We affirm the district court’s grant of summary judgment to the United States, and its denial of Falcon’s motion to alter or amend the judgment.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

The material facts are not in dispute. Between 1983 and 1991, Falcon signed several promissory notes to secure guaranteed student loans, known as “Stafford Loans,” totaling…