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Two Rivers Irrevocable Trust, In re

Ruling
Trust was not a business trust as it was created to hold property for estate and family planningpurposes and failed to file federal income tax returns. (Bankr. M.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Involuntary Cases; Chapter 7 or 11 Only.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on July 17, 2023 , LexisNexis #0923-027

Haar, In re--Kelley v. Haar

Ruling
Trustee could not avoid debtor’s transfer of properties held in constructive trust for a relativeto that relative as it did not constitute a transfer of an interest. (Bankr. M.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Trustee as Lien Creditor and as Successor to Certain Creditors and Purchasers.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 29, 2021 , LexisNexis #1121-090

Willman, In re--Townsend v. Willman

Ruling
Probate court judgment for value of gun collection concealed by debtors wasnondischargeable on grounds of willful and malicious conversion. (Bankr. M.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Willful and Malicious Injury to

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 05, 2020 , LexisNexis #1120-87

Polk, In re--Kapitus Servicing, Inc. v. Polk

Ruling
Debt was dischargeable where creditor failed to prove that debtor intentionally made amisrepresentation regarding solvency where debtor testified that when he filed bankruptcy hedid not know the extent of claim by the IRS. (Bankr. M.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Financial Statement.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 13, 2020 , LexisNexis #0320-084

Polk, In re

Ruling
Creditor failed to carry its burden of proof that its claim was nondischargeable as creditorfailed to prove that debtor intentionally made a misrepresentation regarding solvency. (Bankr.S.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 19, 2019 , LexisNexis #0220-009

Jimenez, In re--Fidelity Bank v. Jimenez

Ruling
Creditor failed to state embezzlement claim as transferred property was owned by medicalcenters and creditor merely had a security interest in that property. (Bankr. M.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 10, 2019 , LexisNexis #1219-006

Renegar Golf, LLC, In re

Ruling
Creditor was required to prosecute his equitable subordination claims in an adversaryproceeding. (B.A.P. 6th Cir.)
Issue(s)
Subordination.

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Court :
Judge or Jurisdiction information not available
Commercial opinion summary, case decided on July 24, 2019 , LexisNexis #0919-058

Walker, In re

Ruling
Trustee could not avoid insurance payments made in the ordinary course of business. (Bankr.M.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Preferences.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 20, 2019 , LexisNexis #0319-086

Madden, In re--Madden v. Anderson Fed. Credit Union

Ruling
Credit union defendant was entitled to summary judgment as there was a total lack of evidence that it was in possession, custody, or control of the debtor's car. (Bankr. M.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Turnover of Property to the Estate.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 07, 2018 , LexisNexis #0418-045

Castaic Partners II LLC v. DACA-Castaic LLC (In re Castaic Partners II LLC)

Ruling
Appeal dismissed as there was no case or controversy after underlying bankruptcy case was dismissed.
Issue(s)
Should appeal arising out of bankruptcy case that was dismissed be dismissed as moot?

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Court :
Judge or Jurisdiction information not available
Commercial opinion summary, case decided on May 23, 2016 , LexisNexis #0616-042