Justices To Hear Bankruptcy Challenge To Estoppel Rule

By Hilary Russ · October 20, 2025, 12:03 PM EDT

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Monday to hear an appeal challenging a "rigid" and "unforgivable" rule used by some bankruptcy courts that permanently blocks a debtor from pursuing litigation if...

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Case Information

Case Title

Thomas Keathley, Petitioner v. Buddy Ayers Construction, Incorporated

Case Number

25-6

Court

Supreme Court

Nature of Suit

tax court 

Date Filed

July 01, 2025