Legal Opinion
In the Matter of Martin Steingesser, Bankrupt. Diana D. Dubroff v. Martin Steingesser
Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Decided June 20, 1979No. 820, Docket 78-5059PublishedCited by 20 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
GURFEIN, Circuit Judge:
Section 17a(7) of the current Bankruptcy Act provides that a discharge in bankruptcy does not release a bankrupt from debts for alimony “or for maintenance or support of wife or child.” 11 U.S.C. § 35(a)(7). This case presents the question whether indebtedness for legal services to a bankrupt’s wife in connection with an abortive attempt at settlement in a matrimonial dispute falls within this exception to dischargeability.
Plaintiff DuBroff (appellant) is a lawyer who represented Celeste Steingesser, the wife, during negotiations for a separation agreement with appellee…
2Cases cited24 opinions
- Phillips, Nizer, Benjamin, Krim & Ballon v. Lewis S. RosenstielCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1973
- Elder v. . RosenwasserNew York Court of Appeals · 1924
- Dravecka v. RichardNew York Court of Appeals · 1935
- Arlene M. Damon v. Cecil J. DamonCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1960
- Jones v. TysonCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1975
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3Cited by20 opinions
- In Re Theodore W. Spong, Debtor. Raymond J. Pauley v. Theodore W. SpongCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1981
- In the Matter of J. C. Catlow, Debtor. Lawrence J. Marks, Individually and on Behalf of Wendy Kay Hall v. J. C. CatlowCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1981
- LaFleur v. LaFleur (In Re LaFleur)United States Bankruptcy Court, D. Massachusetts · 1981
- In Re MeehanUnited States Bankruptcy Court, E.D. New York · 1985
- Huggins v. Huggins (In Re Huggins)United States Bankruptcy Court, D. Kansas · 1981
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