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§ 727(a)(4)

Ridley, In re--Layng v. Ridley

Ruling
Revocation of the discharge was not granted where debtor did not act with intent to defraud in making a materially false oath. (Bankr. D. Wyo.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraud; False Oath or Account by Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 09, 2017 , LexisNexis #0617-046

Steiner, In re--Montreux Financial, LLC v. Steiner

Ruling
Debtor's discharge denied for fraudulent statements in her schedules and statement of financial affairs. (Bankr. N.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraud.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 24, 2017 , LexisNexis #0517-139

Bushey, In re--Cronk v. Bushey

Ruling
Debtor's discharge denied as debtor intentionally lied at subsequent depositions given in connection with his bankruptcy case in an effort to hide his business dealings from his creditors. (Bankr. D.N.M.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraud.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 22, 2017 , LexisNexis #0417-112

Moffenbeier, In re--United States Tr. v. Moffenbeier

Ruling
Denial of debtor's discharge for misstatements under oath was not warranted where debtor promptly amended his inaccurate statements and provided detailed information to the chapter 7 trustee. (Bankr. D. Or.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraud; False Oath or Account by Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 09, 2017 , LexisNexis #0417-052

Blais, In re--Margis v. Blais

Ruling
Debt was excepted from discharge because creditor has failed to establish at least one of thefive elements required by § 727(a)(4)(A) for each of th eleven alleged false oaths. (Bankr. D.Mass.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraud; False Oath or Account by Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 15, 2017 , LexisNexis #0317-081

Clark, In re--Robbins v. Clark

Ruling
Debtor's discharge denied after evidence showed that debtor intentionally made falsestatements under oath regarding his bankruptcy estate. (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 February 13, 2017 , LexisNexis #0317-080

Frank v. Ward (In re Ward)

Ruling
Discharge denied as debtor was ineligible due to false statements under oath. (Bankr. N.D.Tex.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraud; False Oath or Account by Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 26, 2017 , LexisNexis #0217-094

Peplinski v. Whitaker (In re Whitaker)

Ruling
Debtors' discharge was denied for omission of two vehicles on debtors' original schedules.(Bankr. D.N.M.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraud.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 24, 2017 , LexisNexis #0217-093

Gargula v. Brown (In re Brown)

Ruling
Debtor eligible for discharge as court found that debtor's misstatements and omissions wereinnocent mistakes. (Bankr. C.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraud; Presentation of False Claim.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 29, 2016 , LexisNexis #0217-018

United States v. Moffenbeier

Ruling
False statements made under oath were insufficient to support denial of debtors' discharge.(Bankr. D. Or.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraud; False Oath or Account by Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 27, 2016 , LexisNexis #0217-017