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§ 542(a)

Baker, In re--Baker v. United States Dep't of Treasury-IRS

Ruling
Only the Chapter 7 trustee has standing to bring an action for turnover of property of the bankruptcy estate. (Bankr. W.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Turnover of Property to the Estate; Delivery of Property to Trustee.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 20, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-091

Cordova, In re--Cordova v. City of Chicago

Ruling
The requirement to turnover property following a bankruptcy filing is self-effectuating and no notice or demand is necessary for a creditor to comply. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Turnover of Property to the Estate; Delivery of Property to Trustee.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 10, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-036

JCB Trucking Enters. LLC, In re

Ruling
Trustee is entitled to the turnover of estate property in case converted from Chapter 11 to Chapter 7. (Bankr. N.D. Ind.)
Issue(s)
Turnover of Property to the Estate; Delivery of Property to Trustee.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on January 22, 2025 , LexisNexis #0325-089

Rahien NaySaun Little, In re

Ruling
Only the Chapter 7 trustee has standing to bring a turnover action for nonexempt property of the estate. (Bankr. D.S.C.)
Issue(s)
Turnover of Property to the Estate; Delivery of Property to Trustee.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 19, 2024 , LexisNexis #0325-008

Celsius Network LLC, In re--Barber Lake Dev. LLC v. Priority Power Mgmt., LLC

Ruling
Proceeding seeking turnover of equitable interest in facility and proceeds denied where the action was dependent on an unjust enrichment claim that was not viable under state law. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Turnover of Property to the Estate; Delivery of Property to Trustee.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on September 25, 2024 , LexisNexis #1224-008

Kwok, In re--Despins v. Greenwich Land, LLC

Ruling
United States trustee was entitled to summary judgment on a turnover claim as the property ofthe bankruptcy estate included the property of a corporate entity that was the debtor's alterego under Delaware law. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Turnover of Property to the Estate; Delivery of Property to Trustee.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 02, 2024 , LexisNexis #0924-013

McCaffery, In re

Ruling
Chapter 7 trustee was entitled to turnover as debtor failed to credibly explain or account forwhat he did with cash withdrawals from two LLC's he was 100% owner of in the 11 daysleading up to the petition date. (Bankr. N.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Turnover of Property to the Estate; Delivery of Property to Trustee.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 30, 2023 , LexisNexis #1023-090

Page, In re--Satija v. Page

Ruling
Debtor knowingly and intentionally violated a definite and specific order of the courtrequiring her to deliver post-petition distributions to the trustee. (Bankr. W.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Turnover of Property to the Estate; Delivery of Property to Trustee.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 03, 2023 , LexisNexis #0923-090

Vasser, In re--Vasser v. Thomas Autobody & Repairs

Ruling
Bankruptcy court ordered the creditor to return the debtor's repossessed vehicle as title was still in debtor's name and it was property of the bankruptcy estate. (Bankr. N.D. Miss.)
Issue(s)
Turnover of Property to the Estate; Delivery of Property to Trustee.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 03, 2023 , LexisNexis #0423-013

Altman, In re--Altman v. Nations Auto

Ruling
Motion for immediate turnover was granted as the evidence indicated that the car companyhad not sold, contracted for sale, or accepted the collateral in full satisfaction of the debt.(Bankr. D.S.C.)
Issue(s)
Turnover of Property to the Estate; Delivery of Property to Trustee.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 15, 2022 , LexisNexis #0223-087