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§ 101(8)

Grillot, In re

Ruling
Debtor’s tax debt was not consumer debt as a tax debt is not incurred, but is involuntarily imposed by the government in the course of earning income and has a public purpose. (Bankr. D. Kan.)
Issue(s)
Definitions; “Consumer Debt”.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 22, 2017 , LexisNexis #1017-091

In re Hlavin

Ruling
Home loans secured by mortgages were consumer, not commercial, debts.
Procedural posture

The Trustee sought dismissal of the debtors' bankruptcy case for abuse under 11 U.S.C.S. § 707(b)(1). The debtors moved for partial summary judgment.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 30, 2008 , LexisNexis #1008-071