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Saks, In re--Crockett v. Saks

Ruling
Creditor's claim failed as a matter of law as creditor would be unable to prove debtor had therequisite intent and that there was no evidence debtor was part of a conspiracy to defraudcreditor. (Bankr. M.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 30, 2022 , LexisNexis #0323-037

Doby, In re--Blue Cap. Assets, LLC v. Doby

Ruling
Debt was nondischargeable as debtor made affirmative and implied misrepresentations inorder to deceive the creditor into renovation contract. (Bankr. M.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 16, 2022 , LexisNexis #0323-036

Warren, In re--Warren v. Warren

Ruling
Debtor was estopped from denying nondischargeability where state court found that debtorknowingly misappropriated or dissipated marital assets, debtor's conduct constituted asystemic pattern of deceit and fraud which harmed her husband. (Bankr. M.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 05, 2022 , LexisNexis #0223-005

Narcise, In re

Ruling
Creditor was entitled to interest from the date of the petition until confirmation as part of itsallowed secured claim. (Bankr. M.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Determination of Secured Status; Allowance of Interest, Fees, Costs and Charges.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 30, 2022 , LexisNexis #1122-010

Morales, In re--Hollman v. Morales

Ruling
Claims were not nondischargeable as court found debtor to be credible in his belief that hehonestly represented his skills and abilities to do contracted work. (Bankr. M.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 26, 2022 , LexisNexis #1122-038

Wildwood Villages, In re

Ruling
Lot owners were entitled to administrative expense priority for their claims of monthlymaintenance fee overpayments as the debtor no longer operated and maintained recreationalfacilities on behalf of the lot owners. (Bankr. M.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Allowance of Administrative Expenses; Types of Expenses Allowed; Estate Expenses.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on August 15, 2022 , LexisNexis #1022-079

Bizgistics, Inc, In re

Ruling
Creditor did not have a perfected security interest in the debtor's truck and trailer and did nothave an allowed unsecured claim due to failure to timely file a proof of claim. (Bankr. M.D.Fla.)
Issue(s)
Trustee as Lien Creditor and as Successor to Certain Creditors and Purchasers.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on July 13, 2022 , LexisNexis #0922-038

Thompson, In re

Ruling
Property of a single-member LLC that was owned by a debtor did not become part of thatdebtor's bankruptcy estate by reason of the debtor's personal guarantee of a debt secured bythe property. (Bankr. M.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Property of the Estate; Creation and Composition of the Estate; All Legal or Equitable

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 10, 2022 , LexisNexis #0822-040

Rodriguez, In re--Pinero v. Rodriguez

Ruling
Reduction in debtors’ homestead exemption was not warranted as debtors did not engage inany wrongdoing in connection with the sale of their home and the use of the net salesproceeds to buy and renovate their next home. (Bankr. M.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Residences, Burial Plots and Homesteads.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 10, 2022 , LexisNexis #0722-060

Castillo, In re

Ruling
Debtor's request for an extension of the plan filing deadline was granted as the debtor neededinformation from his businesses' tax returns to propose a feasible plan. (Bankr. M.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Filing of the Plan; Deadline.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 09, 2022 , LexisNexis #0722-046