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§ 727(a)

Schamens, In re--Cournoyer v. Schamens

Ruling
Court declined to stay proceeding seeking denial of discharge pending resolution of prepetition criminal case as there was a lack of substantial similarity between the issues raised in the two proceedings. (Bankr. M.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 13, 2024 , LexisNexis #0325-068

Villarreal, In re

Ruling
Chapter 7 debtor was denied a discharge as explanations of having "lived lavishly" did not overcome burden to provide a satisfactory explanation for absence of proceeds of pre-bankruptcy home sale. (Bankr. N.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Failure to Explain Losses.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 08, 2024 , LexisNexis #0125-063

Gauri, In re--Parent Petroleum. Inc. v. Gauri

Ruling
Summary judgment in proceeding for denial of discharge denied due to material issue of fact as to whether debtor willfully or intentionally violated case management procedures order. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Refusal to Obey Court Order; Any Lawful Order.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 30, 2024 , LexisNexis #1224-044

Mims, In re

Ruling
Motion to dismiss proceeding for denial of discharge denied as the complaint sufficiently alleged claims regarding debtors’ failure to keep records or disclose information. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 30, 2024 , LexisNexis #1224-012

Johns, In re--Rutan v. Johns

Ruling
Debtor's failure to accurately state income and lack of financial records was not grounds to deny discharge given that debtor had few financial records and provided tax returns. (Bankr. N.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraudulent Transfer or Concealment of Property; Property of the Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 25, 2024 , LexisNexis #1224-013

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

Scism, In re--Lashinsky v. Scism

Ruling
Discharge denied due to debtor’s transfers of property to spouse with intent to hinder or delay creditors. (Bankr. N.D. Okla.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraudulent Transfer or Concealment of Property; Property of the Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 05, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-043

Triplett, In re--Black v. Triplett

Ruling
Denial of discharge was inappropriate where plaintiffs failed to prove that the debtor willfully refused to obey the order granting creditors an extension of time to file complaints or any other court order. (Bankr. E.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 04, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-042

Goodin, In re--LeBel v. Goodin

Ruling
Plaintiff failed to establish that the loan repayment involved an intent to defraud plaintiff as the transfer made was a one-time repayment to an individual that was not an insider, and was in repayment of a loan as opposed to a gift. (Bankr. D. Mass.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 22, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-020

Thom, In re--Gold v. Thom

Ruling
Discharge denied where debtor's noncompliance with examination order was due to hisrefusal to comply, rather than failure to do so. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Refusal to Obey Court Order; Any Lawful Order.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 14, 2024 , LexisNexis #1024-063