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§ 707(a)

Callier, In re

Ruling
Motion to dismiss for bad faith denied as last payment shown on the debtor's credit reportwas made more than six months before the creditor's collection letter and two-and-a-half yearsbefore the bankruptcy filing. (Bankr. S.D. Ga.)
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 September 29, 2023 , LexisNexis #1223-012

English, In re

Ruling
Debtor's admission that he filed Chapter 7 to avoid paying a deficiency judgment did notmerit dismissal of the case for 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 September 22, 2023 , LexisNexis #1123-093

Valuex Rsch., LLC, In re

Ruling
Involuntary petition dismissed as an inappropriate use of the Bankruptcy Code since it wasintended to intimidate the alleged debtor to renegotiate a convertible promissory note. (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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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on September 12, 2023 , LexisNexis #1123-042

Brown, In re

Ruling
Dismissal of debtor's case was appropriate sanction as her repeated failures to appear andrespond created an unreasonable delay prejudicial to creditors. (Bankr. N.D. Ga.)
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 July 12, 2023 , LexisNexis #0923-039

Robles, In re

Ruling
Debtor demonstrated good cause for dismissal and dismissal would not substantially prejudice creditors. (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 April 06, 2023 , LexisNexis #0623-038

Semco Mfg. Co., In re

Ruling
Debtor's Chapter 7 proceeding was dismissed with a one-year bar to refiling as it was filed inbad faith. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
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 13, 2023 , LexisNexis #0323-042

Turner, In re

Ruling
Chapter 7 case was dismissed with prejudice to prevent the debtor from refiling bankruptcyfor one year from the date of the dismissal. (Bankr. W.D. Tex.)
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 October 14, 2022 , LexisNexis #1222-087

Silvera, In re

Ruling
Voluntary dismissal granted due to potential harm to the debtor as a result of counsel'sfailure to disclose debtor's ownership of a residence. (Bankr. E.D. Pa.)
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 July 14, 2022 , LexisNexis #0922-013

Le Fande, In re

Ruling
Bankruptcy court lacked discretion to retain jurisdiction in adversary proceeding as dismissalof main case left the creditor without standing to pursue nondischargeability. (Bankr. S.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 July 08, 2022 , LexisNexis #0822-094

Omogun, In re--Ethelberth v. Omogun

Ruling
Debtor's discharge was denied where omissions and misstatements in debtor's bankruptcyschedules and statement of financial affairs were extensive and material. (Bankr. E.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 July 06, 2022 , LexisNexis #0822-095