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Bankruptcy Keyed to Bussel, 12th Ed.
American Express Travel Related Services Co. v. Hashemi
Citation:
104 F.3d 1122 (1996)Facts
Dr. Hashemi and his family took a six-week trip to Europe, during which they made nearly 170 charges totaling more than $60,000 on American Express cards. These charges included luxury items, expensive meals, and a side trip to the French Riviera. At the time of the trip, Hashemi already owed more than $300,000 in unsecured credit card debt, and the charges exceeded his annual income. His only major asset was a one-half interest in an eight-unit condominium project, which was facing foreclosure proceedings while he was away. Upon returning from Europe, Hashemi promptly filed for bankruptcy. American Express petitioned to have his debt declared nondischargeable under the fraud exception to discharge.
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