Legal Opinion
Merritt v. Thompson (In Re Thompson)
United States Bankruptcy Court, E.D. Michigan
Decided December 14, 1993No. 19-41181PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW, AND OPINION REGARDING NONDISCHARGEABILITY
ARTHUR J. SPECTOR, Bankruptcy Judge.
INTRODUCTION
On December 5, 1986, Michele Thompson gave birth' out of wedlock to a daughter, Kaitlen. Approximately two years later, Thompson prevailed in a paternity action brought against Michael Merritt in Livingston County Circuit Court, and Merritt was ordered to pay child support.
In September of 1990, Merritt sued Thompson in Genesee County Circuit Court for defamation. The action was based on statements allegedly made by Thompson to health care personnel, Child Protective…
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