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5 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 30 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side: they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from In Re Montgomery Hulon Harrell, Debtor, Montgomery Hulon Harrell v. Caryl Ann (Kaldenberg) Harrell Sharp.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In Re Montgomery Hulon Harrell, Debtor, Montgomery Hulon Harrell v. Caryl Ann (Kaldenberg) Harrell Sharp Anchor | green | “a simple inquiry as to whether the obligation can legitimately be characterized as support, that is, whether it is in the nature of support.” | 8 |
| 2 | In Re Paul Chris Gianakas, Debtor. Karen Gianakas v. Paul Chris Gianakas | green | “it is likely that neither the parties nor the divorce court contemplated the effect of a subsequent bankruptcy when the obligation arose.” | 7 |
| 3 | In Re Montgomery Hulon Harrell, Debtor, Montgomery Hulon Harrell v. Caryl Ann (Kaldenberg) Harrell Sharp | green | “actually in the nature of alimony, maintenance, or support” | 6 |
| 4 | In Re Montgomery Hulon Harrell, Debtor, Montgomery Hulon Harrell v. Caryl Ann (Kaldenberg) Harrell Sharp | green | “a given domestic obligation is not dischargeable if it is 'actually in the nature of alimony, maintenance, or support.” | 5 |
| 5 | In Re Denis Brody, Debtor. Carol Brody v. Denis Brody | green | “all evidence, direct or circumstantial, which tends to illuminate the parties subjective intent is relevant.” | 4 |
A red or yellow flag on a member means the underlying case has negative treatment: for those, check the case page before relying on the passage.