Kelly v. Robinson, No. 85-1033 (U.S. Supreme Court) (479 U.S. 36; 107 S.Ct. 353) (November 12, 1986) (Justice Powell)
Here the Court held that restitution is in the nature of a fine and thus fell within the first of the requirements of 11 USC § 523(a)(7) that is was exempt from discharge under the Bankruptcy Code.
In this case the Supreme Court considered whether restitution ordered pursuant to a ...
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