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§ 1307(b)

Farnham, In re

Ruling
Debtor's right to dismiss was superior to arguments concerning the debtor's eligibility for Chapter 13 as long as the case was not previously converted. (Bankr. M.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; Dismissal on Request of Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 20, 2024 , LexisNexis #0325-095

Powell, In re--TICO Constr. Co. v. Van Meter

Ruling
Bankruptcy court did not abuse its discretion by declining to resolve the creditor's challenge to the debtor's eligibility before granting his motion to dismiss. (9th Cir.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; Dismissal on Request of Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 01, 2024 , LexisNexis #1224-070

Farnham, In re

Ruling
Creditors' request to vacate the bankruptcy court's order dismissing debtor's Chapter 13 case failed as debtor had an unambiguous right to voluntarily dismiss his case. (Bankr. M.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; Dismissal on Request of Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 06, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-070

Estrada, In re

Ruling
Show cause order regarding a bankruptcy case that was incorrectly filed and dismissedwithout explanation was discharged. (Bankr. C.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; Dismissal on Request of Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 16, 2024 , LexisNexis #0624-048

Powell, In re--TICO Constr. Co. v. Van Meter

Ruling
Debtor had a right to dismiss his Chapter 13 case even in the face of allegations of bad faith orabuse of the bankruptcy process. (B.A.P. 9th Cir.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; Dismissal on Request of Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 21, 2022 , LexisNexis #0123-021

Canas, In re

Ruling
Dismissal was appropriate as debtors remained in default of their plan after more than oneyear despite numerous assurances they would cure the plan arrearages. (Bankr. D. Me.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; Dismissal on Request of Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 18, 2022 , LexisNexis #1222-096

Smith, In re--Smith v. U.S. Bank N.A.

Ruling
Court ruled that district court abused its discretion when it held that the bankruptcy courtcould reinstate debtor's Chapter 13 case where debtor had moved to dismiss. (6th Cir.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; Dismissal on Request of Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 09, 2021 , LexisNexis #0721-095

Lash, In re

Ruling
Any bad faith by debtors was exacerbated by the actions of their counsel and wasinsufficient to support a draconian sanction such as dismissal of their Chapter 13 case withprejudice. (Bankr. S.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; Dismissal on Request of Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 17, 2021 , LexisNexis #0321-094

Fulayter, In re

Ruling
A debtor’s absolute right to dismiss a Chapter 13 case is not subject to a bad actor exception.(Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; Dismissal on Request of Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 22, 2020 , LexisNexis #0620-046

Cenk, In re--Cenk v. Cenk

Ruling
Debtor's motion to dismiss his Chapter 13 case granted due to inability to fund plan. (Bankr.W.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; Dismissal on Request of Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 26, 2020 , LexisNexis #0420-022