Sophos v. Hibbs (In re Hibbs)

OPINION ON CROSS-MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

KATHLEEN P. MARCH, Bankruptcy Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

This opinion rules on cross-motions for summary judgment. The cross-motions are *261made in a nondischargeability adversary proceeding brought by plaintiff Demetrios James Sophos (Sophos) against joint debtors John William Hibbs (Mr. Hibbs) and Sandra Burris Hibbs (Mrs. Hibbs), who are husband and wife.

Plaintiff Sophos’ motion for summary judgment seeks to hold a federal judgment for intentional copyright infringement nondis-chargeable as to both Mr. and Mrs. Hibbs pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(6).1…