Legal Opinion
Jefferson Cnty. Dep't of Human Servs. v. Santos (In re Santos)
United States Bankruptcy Court, D. Colorado
Decided May 31, 2018No. Case No. 15–11022–SBB; Adv. Pro. No. 17–01041–JGRPublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Joseph G. Rosania, Jr., United States Bankruptcy Judge
This case requires the bankruptcy court, as a court of equity, to determine whether the equities involved in this dispute favor the debtor or the creditor.
Procedural Background
Debtor, represented by counsel, filed her petition under chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code on February 4, 2015. After the case was fully administered, Debtor received her discharge, and the case was closed on July 8, 2015.
Over two years after Debtor filed her petition, the Jefferson County Department of Human Services ("DHS") brought this adversary proceeding against…
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