U.S. Supreme Court
Jun. 16, 2009
Justices to Review Case on Discharge of Student Loans in Bankruptcy
The U.S. Supreme Court decided Monday to review a 2008 9th U.S. Circuit ruling that held that student loans can be discharged in bankruptcy without the debtor having to prove that he would suffer "undue hardship" if required to pay the money back.
By Lawrence Hurley
Daily Journal Staff Writer WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court decided Monday to review a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling which found that individuals in bankruptcy can discharge student loan debt. It was one of four cases the court granted Monday, with the other cases looking at class arbitration rights, private property issues and a dispute between Shell Oil Products Co. and its franchise service stations. In ...
Daily Journal Staff Writer WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court decided Monday to review a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling which found that individuals in bankruptcy can discharge student loan debt. It was one of four cases the court granted Monday, with the other cases looking at class arbitration rights, private property issues and a dispute between Shell Oil Products Co. and its franchise service stations. In ...
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