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Tate, In re--Munir v. Tate

Ruling
Court denied debtor's discharge due to debtor's willful refusal to obey court order to transfer property back to LLC, evidenced by intent to sell property instead. (Bankr. M.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Refusal to Obey Court Order; Any Lawful Order.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 11, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-040

Jacoub, In re

Ruling
Debt for personal injuries from debtor's unlawful operation of vehicle while intoxicated found nondischargeable based on witness testimony, technical evidence, and debtor's flight from scene. (Bankr. M.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Liability For Driving While Intoxicated.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 30, 2024 , LexisNexis #1224-040

Legacy Pools LLC, In re

Ruling
Court found that the debtor did not propose the plan in good faith as unsecured creditors would only be paid pro rata distributions of the debtor's actual disposable income over five years. (Bankr. M.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Exception

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on September 13, 2024 , LexisNexis #1224-016

Hossain, In re

Ruling
Court reduced debtor's counsel’s “no-look” fees due to failure to fully comply withrequirements under the Bankruptcy Code. (Bankr. M.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount; Compensation Disallowed;

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 18, 2024 , LexisNexis #1024-027

Burdock & Assocs., In re

Ruling
Creditor's claim exceeding $14 million was unliquidated, allowing debtor to proceed underSubchapter V. (Bankr. M.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Definitions; Debtor.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on June 14, 2024 , LexisNexis #0924-019

Del Vecchio, In re--Russo v. Del Vecchio

Ruling
Debtor was entitled to a discharge as debtor made no false oaths in his schedules andstatements. (Bankr. M.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 30, 2022 , LexisNexis #1222-068

Davis, In re

Ruling
Debtor's objection to claim of bank was sustained as debtor timely rescinded the mortgageloan and was not precluded from arguing rescission and the bank failed to demonstrate whatamounts, if any, debtor might have received from the loan. (Bankr. M.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Allowance of Claims or Interests; Objections.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 15, 2021 , LexisNexis #1121-005

Talal Qais Abdulmunem Al Zawawi, In re

Ruling
11 U.S.C. § 109(a) does not apply in Chapter 15 proceedings. (Bankr. M.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Person or Municipality.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 30, 2021 , LexisNexis #1021-051

218 Jackson LLC, In re

Ruling
Subchapter V trustee was not disinterested where it held an interest materially adverse todebtor’s principal in another case. (Bankr. M.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Trustee; In General.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on August 17, 2021 , LexisNexis #1021-016

Hopkins, In re

Ruling
Debtor's counsel sanctioned for failure to appear at hearings and did not provide anyexplanation in response to order to show cause. (Bankr. M.D. Fla.)

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 16, 2021 , LexisNexis #1021-026