Hatcher v. United States
Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM
Gary D. Hatcher appeals the district court’s affirmance of the bankruptcy court’s denial of discharge of indebtedness of his National Health Service Corps scholarship debt. Hatcher seeks relief under 42 U.S.C. § 254o(d)(3)(A), arguing that nondischarge of his indebtedness is unconscionable. We review de novo the “district court’s decision on appeal from a bankruptcy court, and afford no deference to the prior decision of the district court.” In re Rains, 428 F.3d 893, 900 (9th Cir. 2005). We review the bankruptcy court’s findings of fact for clear error, id., and have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291. We affirm.
Nothing in the record supports Hatch-er’s contention that nondischarge of this debt would be unconscionable. See 42 U.S.C. § 254o(d)(3)(A). Hatcher has failed
AFFIRMED.
This disposition is not appropriate for publication and is not precedent except as provided by 9th Cir. R. 36-3.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- Gary D. HATCHER v. UNITED STATES of America, Department of Health and Human Services, Defendant—Appellee
- Status
- Published