In Re Haroon

MEMORANDUM OPINION

ROBERT G. MAYER, Bankruptcy Judge.

This case is before the court on a rule to show cause why California Student Aid Commission (“CSAC”) should not be held in civil contempt for attempting to collect a debt in violation of the discharge injunction. 11 U.S.C. § 524. The parties addressed the issue of who carried the burden of proof as to the dischargeability of the debt. The court concludes that the burden of proof is split between the parties. The creditor carries the initial burden of proving that the debt is an educational loan as provided for in 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(8). Once…