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Mulholland, In re--Cohen v. Trahan

Ruling
Creditor's garnishment lien could be avoided as debtors were insolvent at the time the lienwas secured. (Bankr. M.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Preferences; Avoidable Transfers.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 06, 2023 , LexisNexis #0923-036

Iannarino, In re--Coutinho v. Stifel Fin. Corp.

Ruling
Bankruptcy trustee was not entitled to avoid prejudgment attachment of debtor's investment accounts as the resulting lien was created outside of the preference period. (Bankr. S.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Preferences.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 02, 2023 , LexisNexis #0823-012

ServiCom LLC, In re--Katz v. Merch. Auto. Grp., Inc.

Ruling
Preferential payments made by the debtor were avoidable to the extent the new value of debtor's continued possession and use of leased vehicles was not shown to have been granted after payment to the defendant. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Preferences.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on March 31, 2023 , LexisNexis #0523-091

Code Ann. § 66-12-102. Clinton Nurseries, Inc., In re--Clinton Nurseries, Inc. v. Pirtle Nursery, Inc.

Ruling
Debtor's agreement to make monthly payments based on the number of trees planted on the creditor's farm was a lease rather than a services contract for purposes of preference proceeding. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Preferences; Avoidable Transfers; Receipt by Creditor.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on March 17, 2023 , LexisNexis #0523-038

Code Ann. § 66-12-102. Clinton Nurseries, Inc., In re--Clinton Nurseries, Inc. v. Pirtle Nursery, Inc.

Ruling
Debtor's agreement to make monthly payments based on the number of trees planted on the creditor's farm was a lease rather than a services contract for purposes of preference proceeding. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Preferences; Avoidable Transfers; Receipt by Creditor.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on March 17, 2023 , LexisNexis #0523-038

Cornerstar Wine & Liquor, LLC, In re--Weinman v. Dragul

Ruling
Transfers for the same amount, the same purpose, and at the same time each month were made in the ordinary course of business. (Bankr. D. Colo.)
Issue(s)
Preferences; Exceptions to Avoidance; Payments in Ordinary Course of Business.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on March 10, 2023 , LexisNexis #0723-012

Liquidating Estate of H&P, Inc., In re--Albert's Cap. Servs., LLC v. Kreitz Motor Express, Inc.

Ruling
Transfers were preferential absent affirmative defenses by transferees. (Bankr. W.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Preferences.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on February 23, 2023 , LexisNexis #0423-062

Dedrick, In re--Kelly v. McDonald

Ruling
Plaintiff established the elements to avoid and set aside a transfer to defendant as debtor testified she paid defendant for back rent and there was a financial trail. (Bankr. D. Neb.)
Issue(s)
Preferences; Avoidable Transfers.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 23, 2023 , LexisNexis #0423-063

Handrix, In re

Ruling
Chapter 7 trustee was entitled to void a senior security deed as a preference where there was no dispute that the transfer was made on account of antecedent debt. (Bankr. N.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Preferences; Avoidable Transfers.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 13, 2023 , LexisNexis #0423-037

Lilis Energy, In re

Ruling
Plaintiff was entitled to summary judgment in preference proceeding as defendant's sole response was to state that additional discovery was necessary to establish its defense. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Preferences.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 06, 2023 , LexisNexis #0423-014