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§ 727(a)(4)(A)

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

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

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

Wagner, In re--OHI Asset (VA Martinsville SNF, LLC v. Wagner

Ruling
District court erred in reversing the bankruptcy court and denying discharge as neither it nor the court of appeals had authority to undertake sitting as a reviewing court of the bankruptcy court's decision. (11th Cir.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraud; False Oath or Account by Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 11, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-065

Toribio, In re--J.A.S. Farms, Inc. v. Toribio

Ruling
Discharge denied for false oaths and omissions showing reckless disregard for truth butclaims for fraud, willful injury, and tortious interference failed for lack of evidence. (Bankr.W.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraud; False Oath or Account by Debtor.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on June 20, 2024 , LexisNexis #0824-094

Weber, In re--Vara v. Weber

Ruling
Default judgment denying discharge granted for false oaths on schedules and at creditors'meeting. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraud; False Oath or Account by Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 17, 2024 , LexisNexis #0824-093

Crump, In re--Vara v. Crump

Ruling
Bankruptcy court had to weigh whether debtor had the requisite fraudulent intent to meet thefourth element of the Sixth Circuit's test when determining whether discharge should bedenied. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraud; False Oath or Account by Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 26, 2024 , LexisNexis #0624-097

Lekhraj, In re--Jaspup Prop. Holdings, LLC v. Lekhraj

Ruling
Debtor was denied a discharge in her Chapter 7 case as debtor's explanations for failing todisclose assets and transactions were not credible. (Bankr. M.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraud; False Oath or Account by Debtor.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on March 29, 2024 , LexisNexis #0524-094

Fields, In re--Randolph v. Fields

Ruling
Discharge denied due to debtor’s material false statements and oaths or omissions on herschedules and statement of financial affairs. (Bankr. W.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 December 26, 2023 , LexisNexis #0224-092

Marklin, In re--Kerin Enters. Holding Co. v. Marklin

Ruling
Debtor's discharge was denied where he had a duty to disclose his retained interest in thebook of business he co-owned with his former employer and failed to do so. (Bankr. E.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraud; False Oath or Account by Debtor.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on September 27, 2023 , LexisNexis #1223-015