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§ 522(f)(1)

O'Sullivan, In re--CRP Holdings, A-1, LLC v. O'Sullivan

Ruling
Bankruptcy court's decision that creditor had an unenforceable judgment lien on debtor's property was affirmed as the property did not qualify as "real estate." (8th Cir.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Liens Impairing Exempt Property; Avoidance.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 22, 2017 , LexisNexis #1017-101

Cox v. Clauser (In re Cox)

Ruling
Debtor could avoid lien as respondents' judicial lien impaired debtor's exemption in theresidence. (Bankr. M.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Liens Impairing Exempt Property; Avoidance.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 06, 2017 , LexisNexis #0217-034

In re Lugo

Ruling
Motion to avoid lien granted as the judicial lien impaired debtors' homestead exemption.(Bankr. D.P.R.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Liens Impairing Exempt Property; Avoidance.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 19, 2016 , LexisNexis #0117-072

In re Fielder

Ruling
Judgment lien against debtor’s residence was avoidable as impairing homestead exemption.(Bankr. D. Or.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Liens Impairing Exempt Property; Avoidance.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 16, 2016 , LexisNexis #1216-072

In re Dean

Ruling
Judicial lien avoided as fully impairing debtor’s homestead exemption.
Issue(s)
Whether creditor’s judgment lien should be avoided as impairing debtor’s homestead exemption?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 07, 2016 , LexisNexis #0816-009

In re Powers

Ruling
Debtor could avoid judicial lien to the extent impairing homestead exemption. (Bankr. E.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Liens Impairing Exempt Property; Avoidance; Judicial Liens.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 07, 2016 , LexisNexis #1116-113

In re Fix

Ruling
Judicial liens could be avoided as impairing debtors' homestead exemption.
Issue(s)
Were debtors entitled to claim a homestead exemption and avoid judicial liens where debtor husband had moved out of state but debtor spouse continued to occupy the property?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 30, 2015 , LexisNexis #0116-019

In re OSullivan

Ruling
Judgment lien on residence owned by debtor and non-debtor spouse as tenants by the entireties avoided as impairing debtor's homestead exemption.
Issue(s)
Did judgment lien on property held by the entireties by debtor and non-debtor spouse be avoided as impairing debtor's homestead exemption?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 04, 2015 , LexisNexis #1115-013

In re Weilert

Ruling
Debtor's could not avoid judgment lien on primary residence for which title was held by a revocable trust at the time the lien was recorded.
Issue(s)
Whether debtors had a right under 11 U.S.C.S. § 522(f)(1)(A) to avoid a judgment lien on property that was their primary residence.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 16, 2015 , LexisNexis #0515-044

In re Perkins

Ruling
Judicial liens avoided to the extent impairing debtor's exemption.
Issue(s)
Should creditor's judicial lien be avoided as impairing debtor's exemption in the subject property?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 03, 2015 , LexisNexis #0615-085