May
11
2018
Combs, In re
Ruling:
Case dismissed and debtors barred from filing for 180 days from dismissal where debtorsabandoned their first case and filed their second case in an effort to escape the consequencesof the stay relief granted in their first case. (Bankr. N.D. W. Va.)
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on May 11,2018, LexisNexis #0618-033
May
11
2018
Schweiger, In re
Ruling:
Confirmation denied as plan proposed to cure mortgage arrears on debtor's residence whichwas not permitted as the debtor's equity of redemption was foreclosed by completion of anauction sale before his bankruptcy petition was filed. (Bankr. D. Md.)
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on May 11,2018, LexisNexis #0618-058
May
11
2018
Poivey, In re
Ruling:
Royalty check proceeds were marital property to which debtor husband was entitled to applyhis wildcard exemption rights. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on May 11,2018, LexisNexis #0618-043
May
11
2018
Jackson, In re
Ruling:
Panel dismissed late appeal for lack of jurisdiction. (B.A.P. 6th Cir.)
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on May 11,2018, LexisNexis #0618-059
May
10
2018
Montee, In re
Ruling:
Debtors' motion seeking sanctions granted in part where the creditor exceeded the court'sorder granting stay relief. (Bankr. D. Idaho)
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on May 10,2018, LexisNexis #0618-031
May
10
2018
Belding-Miller, In re
Ruling:
Creditor was sanctioned for willful violations of the discharge injunction where he sued thedebtor in state court to recover the debt after debtor declared chapter 7 bankruptcy andreceived a discharge. (Bankr. W.D.N.C.)
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on May 10,2018, LexisNexis #0618-050
May
10
2018
Parrish v. Lincoln Nat'l Bank
Ruling:
Debtor did not have standing to bring a preference action without first seeking an orderauthorizing the filing of the complaint. (Bankr. W.D. Ky.)
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on May 10,2018, LexisNexis #0618-052
May
10
2018
Fadraga, In re
Ruling:
Court granted LLC's motion for relief from automatic stay as abandoned property was nolonger property of the estate. (Bankr. D.N.M.)
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on May 10,2018, LexisNexis #0618-039
May
09
2018
Cheney, In re--Johnston v. Cheney
Ruling:
Debtor was not entitled to summary judgment as he misrepresented his abilities with intentto deceive homeowners who contracted with him. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on May 09,2018, LexisNexis #0618-046
May
09
2018
Bosserman, In re
Ruling:
Debtor was ineligible for a chapter 13 relief as he owed more than $394,725 in liquidated,noncontingent, unsecured debt. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on May 09,2018, LexisNexis #0618-032
May
09
2018
Belleville, In re--Anastasoff v. Belleville
Ruling:
Money judgment entered by an Arizona divorce court in favor of the father was in the natureof domestic support obligation and thus was nondischargeable. (Bankr. C.D. Ill.)
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on May 09,2018, LexisNexis #0618-048
May
09
2018
Reynolds, In re
Ruling:
Law firm's request for payment was reduced where court found that the services providedwere unnecessary, duplicative, or excessive and were not reasonably likely to benefit theestate. (Bankr. D. Utah)
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on May 09,2018, LexisNexis #0618-035
May
09
2018
Libra, In re--Nathan v. Libra
Ruling:
Trustee could not avoid transfer where court found that the transfer of the debtor's interest inthe marital home did not constitute a fraudulent transfer. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on May 09,2018, LexisNexis #0618-053
May
09
2018
Futterman, In re--USHA SoHa Terrace, LLC v. RGS Holdings, LLC
Ruling:
Appointment of chapter 11 trustee was warranted as debtor deliberately abused his authorityand misused the assets of relevant entities for personal purposes. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on May 09,2018, LexisNexis #0618-055
May
08
2018
Madigan, In re--Straight Line, LLC v. Madigan
Ruling:
Court ruled debt was nondischargeable where debtor confessed his embezzlement andintended for the plaintiffs to suffer a loss equal to the amount of cash he willfully embezzled.(Bankr. N.D.N.Y.)
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on May 08,2018, LexisNexis #0618-047