IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NOVA SCOTIA
IN BANKRUPTCY AND INSOLVENCY
Citation: Hankinson (Re), 2009 NSSC 211
Date: July 3, 2009
Docket: B 31621
Registry: Halifax
District of Nova Scotia
Division No. 01 - Halifax
Court No. 31621
Estate No. 51-953181
In the Matter of the Bankruptcy of Lanny Edward Hankinson
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Registrar: Richard W. Cregan, Q.C.
Heard: May 22, 2009
Written Decision: July 3, 2009
Subject: Whether a bankrupt is entitled to discharge of student loans under S.178(1.1) of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.
Summary: Bankrupt has three student loans which were not discharged by his assignment. He had had a significant period of unemployment during which he had resorted to use of credit. He paid what he could on the loans. His present employment will end shortly and he is yet to find new employment.
Result: Relief granted.
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