Conversion of debtor's trailer was not malicious under section 523(a)(6), although the refusal to turn over excess proceeds of sale of trailer was, because it was certain to cause debtor financial harm.

Dischargeability under section 523(a)(4) and (a)(6). Summary judgment granted on issues of larceny, embezzlement, and willfulness. State court conversion action is not res judicata on issue of malice for purposes of 523(a)(6).

Plaintiff's dischargeability complaint was filed late. Rules 4007(c) and 9006(b)(3) prohibit the court from enlarging the time limit after the deadline.

The court denied the bank's motion to enjoin the debtor from further filings. The court pointed out that the debtor had raised legitimate issues in his motions and may have a valid pecuniary interest in the case when its administration was completed.

The trustee should respond to the debtor's discovery requests, even though the trustee considers them burdensome and harassing, because they are relevant to the administration of the bankruptcy estate and the debtor's motion to remove the trustee.

The court overruled debtor's objection to a proposed settlement between the trustee and a creditor after considering the probability of success, the difficulties of collection, the complexity of litigation, and the interests of creditors.

The settlement of a purported fraudulent transfer was not approved because it was not in the estate's best interest. The estate would gain little benefit from the settlement, in light of the straightforward and easily litigated issues in the case.

The court approved the trustee's settlement with a creditor, over the debtor's objection, because the amount of the creditor's claim had yet to be determined and because the debtor had been benefitting from assets that were property of the estate.

The personal representatives of the debtor's mother's probate estate obtained relief from the stay to litigate in probate court the debtor's right to an inheritance and the estate's right of set-off for money debtor owed to the probate estate.

Plaintiff sued defendants for determination of extent, validity and amount of claims in his bankruptcy case and specifically for determination of amount he owes on stipulated nondischargeable judgment. Attempt at challenging basis of judgment.