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Peterson, In re--Miller v. Peterson

Ruling
Property not held in trust due to the failure to properly convey the property to the designatedtrustee was property of the estate and subject to turnover. (Bankr. D. Wyo.)
Issue(s)
Property of the Estate.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 28, 2022 , LexisNexis #0223-085

Mt. States Rosen, In re

Ruling
Court approved debtor's motion to liquidate assets as the offer was based on sound business judgment. (Bankr. D. Wyo.)
Issue(s)
Use, Sale, or Lease of Property; Notice and Hearing.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 21, 2020 , LexisNexis #0820-082

Western States, Inc., In re

Ruling
Trustee's motion to convert chapter 11 case to chapter 7 granted due to debtor's habitualfailure to timely file monthly operating reports, a continuing loss to or diminution of theestate, and an inability to effectuate a feasible plan. (Bankr. D. Wyo.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; Involuntary Conversion or Dismissal.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on January 30, 2018 , LexisNexis #0318-054

Yarber, In re--Zubrod v. Yarber

Ruling
Discharge could not be revoked as there was no evidence that the debtor failed to complywith the court's order compelling turnover. (Bankr. D. Wyo.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Refusal to Obey Court Order; Any Lawful Order.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 12, 2017 , LexisNexis #0118-083

Rael, In re--U.S. Trustee v. Rael

Ruling
Debtors' discharge should be entered as they established that their actions were not willfulas they reasonably relied upon the advice of counsel. (Bankr. D. Wyo.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Refusal to Obey Court Order; Any Lawful Order.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 14, 2017 , LexisNexis #1017-084

Ridley, In re--Layng v. Ridley

Ruling
Revocation of the discharge was not granted where debtor did not act with intent to defraud in making a materially false oath. (Bankr. D. Wyo.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraud; False Oath or Account by Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 09, 2017 , LexisNexis #0617-046

In re Danzik

Ruling
Relief from stay granted to allow LLC to obtain final judgment in state court proceeding.
Issue(s)
Was trustee entitled to turnover of funds held in the chapter 11 debtor in possession's account on the date of conversion to chapter 7?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 07, 2016 , LexisNexis #0516-005

In re US Bentonite Inc.

Ruling
Debtors' attorneys denied recovery of fees incurred during period attorney who left the firm went to work for creditors' law firm.
Issue(s)
Should law firm's fees be denied where a lawyer left the firm to work for a creditor's law firm on grounds of a conflict of interest?

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on September 03, 2015 , LexisNexis #0915-107

In re Matthews

Ruling
Lienholders were precluded by the Barton doctrine from suing the trustee for alleged breach of fiduciary duty.
Issue(s)
Did the Barton doctrine prevent lienholders from suing the trustee for alleged breach of fiduciary duty relating to property damage?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 21, 2015 , LexisNexis #0515-059

Layng v. Cunningham (In re Cunningham)

Ruling
Discharge revoked due to retention and nondisclosure of settlement funds.
Issue(s)
Should debtors' discharge be revoked due to failure to disclose settlement proceeds received and spent prior to petition date?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 13, 2015 , LexisNexis #0315-057