Case Name:
Jardine's Prof'l Collision Repair, Inc. v. Gamble (In re Gamble)
Judge:
U.S. District Court, Utah
Date:
Mar-3-1999
Case Number(s):
98A-21285
Status:
APPEAL
232 B.R. 799 (D.Utah)
Body:
Chapter 7 debtor brought action against towing company hired to repossess his vehicle, alleging violation of automatic stay. The bankruptcy court imposed sanctions for willful violation of automatic stay, and towing company appealed. The district court held that intentional violation of automatic stay was necessary for award of punitive damages. Judgment vacated and case remanded.
Internal Ref:
Opinion 406
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