Bankruptcy Court’s Jurisdiction

BARTON v. BARBOUR, 104 U.S. 126 (1881)

Issues: Bankruptcy Court's Jurisdiction, Bankruptcy Law, Subject Matter Jurisdiction

104 U.S. 126 (1881) BARTON v. BARBOUR. Supreme Court of United States. Mr. Saul S. Henkle for the plaintiff in error. Mr. Linden Kent, contra. HEADNOTES Equity The determination by a court of equity, according to its own course and practice, of issues of fact growing out of the administration of trust property in its […]

EXECUTIVE BENEFITS INSURANCE AGENCY v. ARKISON, 573 U.S. 25 (2014)

Issues: Bankruptcy Court's Jurisdiction, Bankruptcy Law

134 S.Ct. 2165 (2014) 573 U.S. 25 EXECUTIVE BENEFITS INSURANCE AGENCY, Petitioner v. Peter H. ARKISON, chapter 7 trustee of the Estate of Bellingham Insurance Agency, Inc. No. 12-1200.Supreme Court of United States. Argued January 14, 2014.Decided June 9, 2014. Headnotes BANKRUPTCY — “Core” and “Non-Core” Proceedings — Bankruptcy Court Authority. A “core” proceeding, in […]