In Re Benak’s Empirical Analysis
1974
Citation profile
7
cited by 7 later decisions
March 1985
most recently cited
1 district ·
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Relies on Hughes Alonzo Robinson v. Tommy C. Mann, Trustee · In re Hawk
Most-quoted passages
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“... The exceptional circumstances usually require that the case be a no-asset one; that there be no fraud or intentional laches; and that the creditor was omitted through mistake or inadvertence. 1A Collier on Bankruptcy H 7.12. Consideration should also be given to the closeness of the running of the six month period to when the amendment is sought.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majoritye.g. In Re Mitchell
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