Legal Opinion

In the Matter of Marvin C. THIRTYACRE, Debtor-Appellant

Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

Decided September 28, 1994No. 93-3967PublishedCited by 209 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

MANION, Circuit Judge.

Jody Thorp obtained a $25,000 default judgment against Marvin Thirtyacre when he did not show up in court to defend against an alleged assault and battery. Thirtyacre filed bankruptcy and Thorp challenged the dis-chargeability of the debt. The bankruptcy court held an evidentiary hearing and determined the debt was nondischargeable under 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(6) because it resulted from a willful and malicious injury. 154 B.R. 497. Thirtyacre appealed, the district court affirmed, and he appeals to this court. We affirm.

I. Background

Marvin Thirtyacre was the Sheriff of…

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