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Powell, In re-- McCauley v. Powell

Ruling
Amended complaint adding racketeering claim denied as it introduced new facts and did not relate back to timely-filed, and subsequently dismissed, defamation claim. (Bankr. N.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Determination of Dischargeability of a Debt; Time for Filing Complaint Under § 523in a Chapter 7 Liquidation, Chapter 11 Reorganization, Chapter 12 Family Farmer’s Debt Adjustment Case, or Chapter 13 Individual’s Debt Adjustment Case; Notice of Time Fixed.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 04, 2025 , LexisNexis #1125-048

Ohai, In re--Ohai v. Delta Cmty. Credit Union

Ruling
Secured creditors retained their in rem rights to collateral and did not violate the discharge injunction by requesting debtor’s credit reports. (Bankr. N.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Debts Affected.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 21, 2025 , LexisNexis #1025-088

DaCosta, In re

Ruling
Debtor's counsel sanctioned for failing to reasonably communicate with his client throughoutthe case, failing to adequately represent his client with respect to a claim, and based on hisbehavior during the show cause hearing. (Bankr. N.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Power of Court; Issuance of Necessary or Appropriate Order, Process, or Judgment.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 05, 2024 , LexisNexis #0324-077

Kalos Capital, In re

Ruling
Plan confirmed as not likely to be followed by liquidation or need for further financialreorganization of the debtor except as provided in the plan. (Bankr. N.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Requirements; Subsequent Liquidation or Further

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on October 31, 2023 , LexisNexis #1223-096

Savage, In re--Savage v. Educ. Credit Mgmt. Corp.

Ruling
Debtor was entitled to a discharge of his student loan as he showed by a preponderance of the evidence that repayment would impose an undue hardship. (Bankr. N.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Educational Loans.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on March 31, 2023 , LexisNexis #0623-009

Woody, In re--Woody v. Cooper

Ruling
Adversary proceeding can continue, but debtor will have to fulfill the clear and convincingevidence standard to prevail on his contempt claims. (Bankr. N.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Contempt Proceedings.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 15, 2020 , LexisNexis #1020-099

Wilkerson, In re--Edwards v. Wilkerson

Ruling
Late-filed dischargeability complaint dismissed. (Bankr. N.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Automatic Discharge of Certain Debts Absent Creditor

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 26, 2019 , LexisNexis #1119-067

Hill, In re--Hill v. Educ. Credit Mgmt. Corp.

Ruling
Debtor was entitled to a hardship discharge of her student loan debt as mental illnessesprevented her from obtaining gainful employment. (Bankr. N.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Educational Loans.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 01, 2019 , LexisNexis #0619-014