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Bankruptcy

Nov. 12, 2003

Supreme Court Considers Debtors' Attorney Fees Case

WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court justices indicated Monday that they are not willing to read the current version of the Bankruptcy Code to allow debtors' attorneys to collect fees from Chapter 7 bankruptcy estates directly.

By David F. Pike
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court justices indicated Monday that they are not willing to read the current version of the Bankruptcy Code to allow debtors...

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