Haugland v. Eisenstein (In re Eisenstein)

AMENDED MEMORANDUM OPINION

Jacqueline P. Cox, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge

I. Jurisdiction

Bankruptcy courts have authority to hear and determine all cases under title 11 and all core proceedings arising under title II, or arising in a case under title 11, referred under 11 U.S.C. § 157(a) and may enter appropriate orders and judgments, subject to review under 11 U.S.C. § 158. 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)(1). Title 11 is the United States Bankruptcy Code. Core proceedings include determinations of the dischargeability of a particular debt, the *432matter at issue herein. 28 U.S.C. § 167(b)(2)®.

The federal district…