Critical Case Comment

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By Kevin R. Anderson, Chapter 13 Trustee for the District of Utah (Salt Lake City)

US v. Hale. (In re Hale), No. 13-4099 (10th Cir. Aug. 12, 2014) 2014 WL 3906862.

First, it is never a good idea to send your bankruptcy trustee a letter alleging a “Hazmat” threat. Second, a criminal conviction for perjury arising from testimony at a 341 Meeting requires: (1) near absolute clarity from the questioner; and (2) evidence as to how the debtor understood the question . . .

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