Legal Opinion

Rosas v. Monroe County Tax Claim Bureau

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Pennsylvania

Decided May 14, 2004No. Bankruptcy No. 5-00-bk-01512, Bankruptcy No. 5-01-bk-03849, Bankruptcy No. 5-02-bk-00438, Adversary No. 5-02-ap-00105, Adversary No. 5-02-ap-00104, Adversary No. 5-02-ap-00111PublishedCited by 19 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION 1

JOHN J. THOMAS, Bankruptcy Judge.

Background

Each of the above referenced Plaintiffs filed identical complaints against the Mon roe County Tax Claim Bureau (MCTCB) and “John Doe” alleging violations of the automatic stay in their individual chapter 13 bankruptcies. The complaints identify “John Doe” as the “individual responsible for the mailing of notices from the Tax Claim Bureau.” The Plaintiffs request an order directing the MCTCB to cease all collection efforts, together with actual damages, including attorneys fees, and an award of punitive damages.

A trial was held on August 5,…

2Cases cited17 opinions

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  5. Diamond v. Premier Capital, Inc.Court of Appeals for the First Circuit · 2003

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