In Re Webb’s Empirical Analysis

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1. “If in fact there was so little communication between Cullen and its attorney that the latter did not learn of a potential exception to discharge until over two months after the discovery of the alleged fraud, that is unfortunate and perhaps neglect but not “excusable neglect.” (Citations omitted.) Cullen argues that the granting of an extension of time for it to file a complaint to determine the dischargeability of its debt will not prejudice the debtor, but as held in In re Rogers, 2 B.R. 485 (Bkrtcy.W.D.Va., 1979): “One cannot say that there was not prejudice to the bankrupt when it received notice of an objection to discharge one month after the filing deadline.” Cullen is four months late in filing its complaint, and it would be difficult to find that the debtor will not be prejudiced by this Court’s permitting such an untimely filing. Cullen has not shown a reasonable basis for its untimely action; it appears that Cullen’s omission is in the nature of ordinary negligence.- However understandable or excusable in another setting, this neglect is not excusable within the meaning of Rule 906(b)(2) of the Bankruptcy Rules.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Consolidated Shoppers Credit Plan, Inc. v. Daugherty (In Re Daugherty)