colorable claim
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From 323 U.S. 97 - Cline v. Kaplan · 1944Most cited · 687 citing opinions
Once it is established that the claim is not colorable nor frivolous, the claimant has the right to have the merits of his claim passed on in a plenary suit and not summarily. Of such a claim the bankruptcy court cannot retain further jurisdiction unless the claimant consents to its adjudication in the bankruptcy court.