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Bey, In re

Ruling
Debtor’s objections to proofs of claim denied due to failure to rebut presumption of validity. (Bankr. S.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Proof of Claim.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 26, 2025 , LexisNexis #1125-023

Crosby, In re

Ruling
Court denied motion to stay pending appeal citing uninsured, damaged property and substantial creditor harm as grounds for relief from stay. (Bankr. S.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Stay Pending Appeal; Bonds; Suspension of Proceedings.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 31, 2025 , LexisNexis #1025-050

Thomas, In re

Ruling
Trustee granted turnover of valuable property to benefit estate, as debtor must surrender nonexempt equity. (Bankr. S.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Turnover of Property to the Estate; Delivery of Property to Trustee.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 01, 2025 , LexisNexis #0925-012

Thomas, In re

Ruling
Court declared Debtor ineligible for Chapter 13 due to excess unsecured debt and bad faith misrepresentations. (Bankr. S.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Chapter 13.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 01, 2025 , LexisNexis #0925-003

Ard, In re

Ruling
No stay violation found as debtors failed to prove willful conduct or resulting damages from home owners’ association’s actions. (Bankr. D.S.C.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Remedies for Violation.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 29, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-031

Crosby, In re

Ruling
Exemption claims upheld as debtor held valid interest at time of filing despite later improper transfers. (Bankr. S.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Filing of List by Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 22, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-037

Chanto, In re

Ruling
Extension of the automatic stay in debtor’s third case within two years denied due to failure to rebut the presumption of bad faith. (Bankr. D.S.C.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Duration; Cases Refiled Within One Year of Dismissal of One Prior Case.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 20, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-080

Thomas, In re

Ruling
Power company and executor of debtor’s mother’s estate did not violate the automatic stay by terminating service on account in the mother’s name at mother’s property where debtor resided. (Bankr. S.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Scope.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 25, 2025 , LexisNexis #0425-080

Sampson, In re--Sampson v. Est. of Inglett

Ruling
Court ruled that annulling stay and validating foreclosure was appropriate given the particular facts of the case. (Bankr. S.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 21, 2025 , LexisNexis #0425-078

Thomas, In re

Ruling
Trustee exercised sound business judgment in the proposed sale of the property as there was no evidence of improper motive, the sale price was likely the highest and best offer, and the sale procedures were adequate and fair. (Bankr. S.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Use, Sale, or Lease of Property; Notice and Hearing.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 23, 2025 , LexisNexis #0325-081