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Evans v. Echevarria & Assocs. P.A. (In re Evans)

Ruling
Disqualification of the bankruptcy judge was not warranted since the judge had properly complied with applicable disqualification procedures.
Procedural posture

A pro se bankruptcy debtor sought disqualification of the bankruptcy judge under 28 U.S.C. § 144 based on an ex parte communication. The debtor moved for reconsideration of the order denying the debtor's motion for disqualification.

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opinion summary, case decided on January 27, 2006 , LexisNexis #0406-029

In re Star Broad.

Ruling
Creditor was granted a motion for relief from the automatic stay since the debtor's acting in bad faith by attempting to reject a perceived unprofitable contract warranted such relief.
Procedural posture

Creditor filed a motion for relief from the automatic stay, 11 U.S.C. § 362, in chapter 11 debtor's case and a motion to dismiss debtor's case under 11 U.S.C. § 1112(b).

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opinion summary, case decided on January 20, 2006 , LexisNexis #0206-057