Hoffman v. Sheahan (In Re Sheahan)

MEMORANDUM OPINION

JAMES J. BARTA, Chief Judge.

The matter being considered here is the Plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment. The underlying Complaint requests a determination that a debt is not dischargeable as having been based upon the Debtor’s alleged false pretenses, false representations or actual fraud, pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(2)(A). The Complaint also requests non-dischargeability based on the Debtor’s alleged willful and malicious conduct pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(6). 1

The initial inquiry must address the appropriateness of summary judgment in this matter.

The standard by…