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§ 707(a)

Riddle, In re--Riddle v. Greenberger

Ruling
Bankruptcy court's order dismissal affirmed where debtor's actions in his current and prior cases demonstrated an abuse of the bankruptcy process. (B.A.P. 6th Cir.)
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 29, 2020 , LexisNexis #0820-041

Hardin, In re--American Zurich Ins. Co. v. Hardin

Ruling
Motion to dismiss denied where debtor was pursuing a legitimate bankruptcy purpose andhad acted in good faith, fully disclosed his assets and financial affairs, and cooperated withthe trustee. (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 March 27, 2020 , LexisNexis #0520-043

G.L.A.D. Enters., LLC, In re--In re G.L.A.D. Enters., LLC v. Deutsche Bank Nat’l Trust Co.

Ruling
Chapter 7 case to delay trial in foreclosure actions pending in state court dismissed for badfaith. (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 October 28, 2019 , LexisNexis #1219-070

LLC 1 07ch12487, In re

Ruling
Court was correct in dismissing the debtor’s Chapter 7 case for cause as it was primarily a two-party dispute. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
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 30, 2019 , LexisNexis #1119-094

Prather, In re

Ruling
Debtor's bankruptcy case was dismissed as debtor's appeal lacks merit and debtor failed todevelop her argument regarding lack of service of the deficiency notice. (B.A.P. 6th Cir.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; For Cause.

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Court :
Judge or Jurisdiction information not available
Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 07, 2019 , LexisNexis #1019-017

Dutka, In re

Ruling
Voluntary dismissal denied where debtors clearly authorized their attorney to file forbankruptcy. (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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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 06, 2019 , LexisNexis #1019-017

Conner, In re

Ruling
Dismissal was not warranted as there had been no showing of bad faith in debtor'sbankruptcy filing. (Bankr. W.D. Ky.)
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 30, 2019 , LexisNexis #0719-022

Champion, In re

Ruling
U.S. Trustee's motion to dismiss was denied as untimely as court would not enlarge thedeadline in this case to file § 707 motions absent excusable neglect. (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 March 28, 2019 , LexisNexis #0519-089

Pinnick, In re--Pinnick v. No Respondent

Ruling
Motion to dismiss Chapter 7 case denied as debtor's mistaken belief that her home would beprotected in bankruptcy was not by itself a reason to dismiss given the relatively small claimsof four general unsecured creditors. (Bankr. W.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 March 08, 2019 , LexisNexis #0419-063

Martin, In re

Ruling
Motion to dismiss debtor's case for lack of good faith was denied as evidence did not supportthat debtors were attempting to hide income or assets. (Bankr. E.D. Ky.)
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 21, 2018 , LexisNexis #0119-021