The court denied the debtor's motion challenging the court's jurisdiction over an adversary proceeding seeking denial of the debtor's Chapter 11 discharge. Dischargeability is a core proceeding over which the bankruptcy court has jurisdiction. It is also an action in equity, so the debtor is not entitled to a jury trial in an Article III court.
Date:
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Judge:
Judge Thomas L. Saladino