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§ 707(a)

Houle, In re

Ruling
Case dismissed with two-year filing injunction due to debtor’s bad faith as demonstrated by history of tactical filings to prevent foreclosure. (Bankr. W.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; For Cause.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 21, 2025 , LexisNexis #1025-086

Elkins, In re

Ruling
Court dismissed debtor's Chapter 7 case for bad faith serial filings aimed at delaying foreclosure, and failure to meet obligations, imposing a two-year refiling bar. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; For Cause.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 07, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-038

Mulberry Dev., LLC, In re

Ruling
Dismissal served the interests of both the debtor and creditors as the debtor showed no intent to fulfill its obligations and creditors could pursue claims outside of bankruptcy without further delay. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; For Cause.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on February 28, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-018

Jackson, In re

Ruling
Court denied dismissal or conversion of debtor 's Chapter 7 case to Chapter 13 finding no creditor prejudice as home sale unlikely to yield sufficient funds to benefit unsecured creditors. (Bankr. W.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; For Cause.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 06, 2025 , LexisNexis #0325-043

Antar, In re

Ruling
Case dismissed due to debtor's repeated refusal to appear and testify at § 341 creditors’ meeting, causing an unduly prejudicial delay. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; For Cause.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 08, 2024 , LexisNexis #0125-062

Detlefs, In re

Ruling
Voluntary Chapter 7 petition was not subject to dismissal for bad faith as the debtor was unemployed, had minimal income and assets, and did not act in bad faith. (Bankr. M.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; For Cause.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 22, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-017

Madsen, In re

Ruling
Court denied creditor's motion to dismiss Chapter 7 case as hallmarks of bad faith weremissing. (Bankr. D.N.J.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; For Cause.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on August 02, 2024 , LexisNexis #1024-018

Callaway, In re

Ruling
Debtor's marijuana-related business interests did not justify dismissal where debtor’sactivities were not directly prohibited by Controlled Substances Act. (Bankr. N.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; For Cause.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 26, 2024 , LexisNexis #0824-092

Richardson Foods, Inc., In re

Ruling
Motion to dismiss denied as subrogation and pledge agreements indicated creditors werecreditors of the debtor's parent entity rather than the debtor. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; For Cause.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on April 19, 2024 , LexisNexis #0624-064

Jwb Overland LlC, In re

Ruling
Court concluded that the debtor filed the bankruptcy case in bad faith warranting dismissal.(Bankr. M.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; For Cause.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on January 30, 2024 , LexisNexis #0324-090