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§ 362(c)(3)(C)

Mendoza, In re

Ruling
Motion for imposition of automatic stay denied as debtor failed to perform under the terms ofthe confirmed plan in his prior bankruptcy cases. (Bankr. C.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Duration; Cases Refiled Within One Year of Dismissal of One Prior

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 09, 2020 , LexisNexis #0220-052

In re Hooey

Ruling
Failure to file mailing matrix was not grounds for denying extension of stay where debtor's case was otherwise filed in good faith.
Issue(s)
Should chapter 13 debtor's case be dismissed for lack of good faith due to failure to file the filing matrix?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 05, 2015 , LexisNexis #0515-112

In re Rodriguez

Ruling
Stay extended in debtor's second chapter 11 case in one year given preponderance of evidence that plan would be confirmed and fully performed.
Procedural posture

Chapter 11 debtors filed a motion to extend the automatic stay as to all creditors. A bank holding promissory notes secured by real property objected.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 21, 2011 , LexisNexis #0212-044

In re Contino

Ruling
Presumption of Bad Faith.
Procedural posture

The chapter 7 debtors filed a motion for extension of the automatic stay pursuant to 11 U.S.C.S. § 362(c)(3). A mechanics lien creditor opposed the motion.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 20, 2011 , LexisNexis #0911-110

In re Nutter

Ruling
Motion to extend stay denied due to debtors' attempts to interrupt, hinder and delay foreclosure sale of property.
Procedural posture

The debtor moved to extend the automatic stay in his chapter 13 cases, which was a subsequent filing to several prior cases filed by the debtor and/or his wife. The primary creditor filed an objection thereto, asserting the presumption that the filing was not made in good faith, pursuant to 11 U.S.C.S. § 362(c)(3).

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 31, 2009 , LexisNexis #1009-007

In re Lopez-Granadino

Ruling
Debtor's third bankruptcy filed less than 180 days after dimissal of second case was presumptively filed in bad faith.
Procedural posture

Debtor filed a petition under chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code after two other cases she filed under chapter 13 had already been dismissed, and she filed an emergency motion to declare the automatic stay in effect and to extend the stay so a creditor could not proceed with a foreclosure action. The creditor opposed the motion.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 12, 2008 , LexisNexis #0408-109

In re Sharpe

Ruling
Extension of stay in debtor's third case in eighteen months denied due to failure to rebut presumption of bad faith.
Procedural posture

A debtor filed his third chapter 13 petition in 18 months. Pursuant to 11 U.S.C.S. § 362(c)(3), because of the pendency of the debtor's second case within one year of the third case, the automatic stay terminated on the 30th day following the third filing. The debtor filed a motion to extend the automatic stay, and the creditor opposed the motion and moved to modify the stay to continue its foreclosure action.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 27, 2008 , LexisNexis #0308-111

In re Ellis

Ruling
Debtor was denied a continuation of the bankruptcy stay in a second filing since the debtor had not overcome the presumption of filing in bad faith.
Procedural posture

Movant chapter 13 debtor sought to continue the automatic stay beyond the 30-day period. Respondent mortgage holder and trustee objected. The bankruptcy court held an evidentiary hearing.

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opinion summary, case decided on February 24, 2006 , LexisNexis #0306-109

In re Mark

Ruling
Debtor was granted a motion to extend an automatic stay from prior filing since the debtor demonstrated good faith in new filing.
Procedural posture

Debtor individual filed for chapter 13 bankruptcy protection. Debtor then moved to extend the automatic stay pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 362(c)(3)(B). The bankruptcy court held a hearing on the motion.

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opinion summary, case decided on January 23, 2006 , LexisNexis #0206-056

In re Galanis

Ruling
Debtors rebutted the bad faith presumption in refiling within one year of prior filings since they had filed to responsibly address their debts, they had steady sources of income, and no objections were made.
Procedural posture

Two sets of debtors had a prior case pending within one year of filing their present cases. They filed motions to extend the automatic stay, under 11 U.S.C. § 362(c)(3)(B). Each argued that the court should extend the stay because they filed in good faith.

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opinion summary, case decided on December 07, 2005 , LexisNexis #0106-003