First New Mexico Bank v. Bruton
When a tort committed by one spouse benefits the marriage community, the debt arising from such tort may be satisfied from community property. However, the innocent spouse is not personally liable for the debt and that innocent spouse's separate property is not available to satisfy creditors. 2011 WL 6148702 (Bankr.D.N.M. 2011, J. Jacobvitz).
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Monday, December 12, 2011
Keyword:
Dischargeability