Kelly v. Robinson

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1986-11-12

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Justice Powell delivered the opinion of the Court. We granted review in this case to decide whether restitution obligations, imposed as conditions of probation in state criminal proceedings, are dischargeable in proceedings under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code. HH In 1980, Carolyn Robinson pleaded guilty to larceny m the second degree. The charge was based on her wrongful…

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