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§ 503(b)(1)

In re Blurton

Dec
13
2005
Ruling
Debtors were not granted administrative fees for payment of attorneys' fees since their counsel was not employed by or approved by the trustee.
Procedural posture

Debtors filed a motion for payment of an administrative claim under 11 U.S.C. § 503(b). The debtors sought payment of attorney's fees and reimbursement of appraisal costs. They also requested reimbursement for mileage and for "administrative hours" composed of the personal time both debtors spent on the case. Both the chapter 7 trustee and the United States trustee filed objections.

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opinion summary, case decided on December 13, 2005 , LexisNexis #0106-011
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Orland Holdings LLC v. Rhodes Inc. (In re Rhodes Inc.)

Nov
17
2005
Ruling
Creditor was denied motion for full monthly rental payment pursuant to a lease but was granted motion for payment of postfiling use of the premises as an administrative expense.
Procedural posture

Petitioner debtor leased nonresidential real property from respondent creditor pursuant to a lease agreement requiring the payment of annual rent in equal monthly installments on the first day of each month. The debtor filed for bankruptcy on November 4, 2004, without having paid the rent for November 2004. The creditor moved for an order compelling the debtor to pay the full monthly lease rent payment. The debtor contested the motion.

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opinion summary, case decided on November 17, 2005 , LexisNexis #0206-071
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