What is the burden of proof in a nondischargeability action?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from Ladouceur v. Boutin (In re Boutin), Adv. Proc. No. 15-50004, Case No. 15-30128 (Bankr. N.D.N.Y. 2016):

the United States has held, the burden of proof in a 523 nondischargeability action is by a preponderance of the evidence. Grogan v. Garner, 498 U.S. 279, 291 (1991).

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