Sternberg v. Johnston’s Empirical Analysis
582 F.3d 1114 · 2009
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1 federal appellate ·
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Applies 11 U.S.C. § 362
Relies on Fogerty Fantasy Inc · 37 Cal. 3d 813 - Brandt v. Superior Court · Bloom v. Bloom · 1993-1 Hillis Motors Inc v. Hawaii Automobile Dealers' Association · In Re Del Mission Limited
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“The relevant statute, 11 U.S.C. § 362 (k)(1), states that “an individual injured by any willful violation of a stay ... shall recover actual damages, including costs and attorneys’ fees, and, in appropriate circumstances, may recover punitive damages.””
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
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