Bankr. No.:
03-30055
Adv. No.:
03-3004
Chapter:
7
Date of Decision:
June 15, 2004
Issue:
Whether Plaintiff-creditor, who prevailed in a § 523(a)(15) nondischargeability action, was entitled under 28 U.S.C. § 1920 and Fed.R.Bankr.P. 7054 to substantial costs and attorney’s fees?
Ruling:
The Court followed the American Rule and did not award attorney’s fees as a cost since they were not provided for by separate statute, contract, or prior order. The Court awarded only those limited, specific costs that are allowed by § 1920 and case law regarding that statute.
Full Bankruptcy Court Decision:
