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§ 109

Le La Nails, In re

Ruling
Two companies were ineligible to be debtors in the bankruptcy cases filed in their names asneither ever had a residence, domicile, place of business, or property in the United States.(Bankr. C.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Person or Municipality.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 18, 2022 , LexisNexis #1022-001

Knott, In re

Ruling
Debtors were ineligible to proceed as debtors under Chapter 13 as the amount of the debtors'noncontingent, liquidated, unsecured debt exceeded the statutory eligibility thresholds.(Bankr. W.D. Va.)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Chapter 13.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 24, 2022 , LexisNexis #0822-026

Ellenburg, In re

Ruling
Case dismissed where debtor who was not eligible filed for Chapter 7 relief and caused anunreasonable delay that was prejudicial to creditors. (Bankr. D.S.C.)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Mandatory Credit Counseling; Approved Nonprofit Agency.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 18, 2022 , LexisNexis #0722-027

Clements, In re

Ruling
Unsecured creditor was entitled to dismissal of debtor's noncontingent, liquidated, unsecureddebts as exceeding the limit contained in § 109(e). (Bankr. M.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Chapter 13.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 27, 2022 , LexisNexis #0722-003

Hill, In re

Ruling
Debtor's case was dismissed as his certificate of credit counseling was insufficient as he didnot file a certificate or a motion to approve his certification of exigent circumstances. (Bankr.E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Mandatory Credit Counseling; Approved Nonprofit Agency.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 09, 2022 , LexisNexis #0522-026

Ibbott, In re

Ruling
Cause existed to convert or dismiss the debtor's bankruptcy case as the debt arising from twostate court money judgments was noncontingent and liquidated debt. (Bankr. D. Md.)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Chapter 13.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 04, 2022 , LexisNexis #0522-001

Beach, In re

Ruling
Chapter 13 debtor's unsecured debts did not exceed the eligibility limit based on the high fairmarket value of debtor’s home. (Bankr. D.N.M.)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Chapter 13.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 07, 2022 , LexisNexis #0322-076

Bulger, In re

Ruling
Motion for stay and injunction pending appeal of dismissal for failure to obtain requiredcredit counseling denied absent probable likelihood of success. (Bankr. M.D. Ala.)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Mandatory Credit Counseling.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 04, 2022 , LexisNexis #0322-077

JPA No. 111 Co., In re

Ruling
Motion to dismiss two jointly administered, single-debtor bankruptcy cases was denied aseach debtor satisfied the eligibility requirements of § 109. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on February 01, 2022 , LexisNexis #0322-052

La Granja 240, L.P., In re

Ruling
The 180-day refiling bar was applicable in case where debtor requested dismissal in two briefsand a motion for scheduling order after requesting relief from stay. (Bankr. C.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Exception for Debtors with Certain Prior Dismissals; Voluntary

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on January 10, 2022 , LexisNexis #0222-076