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§ 526(a)(3)

Baur, In re

Ruling
Court could not conclude that law firm’s inaccurate description of its services equated to amisrepresentation. (Bankr. E.D. Mo.)
Issue(s)
Restrictions on Debtor Relief Agencies; Restricted Actions; Misrepresentations.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 29, 2024 , LexisNexis #0624-010

Dove v. McOmber (In re Dove)

Ruling
Debtor's attorney's misrepresentation that debt to former spouse would be discharged was grounds for emotional distress damages.
Issue(s)
Should debtor be awarded damages for attorney's misrepresentation that debt to former spouse would be discharged in debtor's chapter 7 case?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 17, 2016 , LexisNexis #0616-015