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§ 727(a)

Craigen, In re--Randolph v. Craigen

Ruling
Court found disputed facts on adequacy of records and asset loss explanations, delaying ruling on debtor’s discharge. (Bankr. W.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 16, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-067

Wheeler, In re

Ruling
Debtor denied discharge for knowingly omitting business interests, while debt from robocalls was discharged as no willful injury was proven. (Bankr. M.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraud; False Oath or Account by Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 12, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-068

Davis, In re--Thaler v. Davis

Ruling
Debtor's discharge denied because he knowingly failed to disclose a pending lawsuit and acted with reckless indifference to the truth, indicating fraudulent intent. (Bankr. E.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 20, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-068

Walters v. Walters

Ruling
Debtor was granted discharge because he cooperated with the trustee, amended filings as needed, and lacked intent to conceal assets or deceive creditors. (Bankr. D. Neb.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 13, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-067

Adams, In re--Asbach v. Adams

Ruling
Trustee failed to meet its burden to show that debtor had the requisite scienter to justify dismissal. (Bankr. E.D. La.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraud; False Oath or Account by Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 26, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-094

Tate, In re--Munir v. Tate

Ruling
Court denied debtor's discharge due to debtor's willful refusal to obey court order to transfer property back to LLC, evidenced by intent to sell property instead. (Bankr. M.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Refusal to Obey Court Order; Any Lawful Order.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 11, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-040

Brantley, In re

Ruling
Debtor's motion to reopen case to obtain a discharge denied as debtor failed to provide a reasonable explanation for not complying with the filing requirement or for the over one-year delay in seeking to reopen the case. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Failure to Complete Instructional Course.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 28, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-020

Doll, In re--Doelings v. Doll

Ruling
Denial of discharge denied as debtors did not make false statements knowingly and fraudulently with intent to deceive creditors. (Bankr. D.N.D.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 28, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-019

Pappas, In re--Pnevmatikos v. Pappas

Ruling
Motion to dismiss for alleged unexplained loss of assets was denied due to creditor’s failure to specify the assets in question. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Failure to Explain Losses.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 26, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-039

Bryant, In re

Ruling
Motion to dismiss granted where the U.S. trustee met the burden of proving that debtor made false oaths and accounts involving his interests in and transfers of personal and real property. (Bankr. D.S.C.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraud; False Oath or Account by Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 29, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-021