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Williams, In re

Ruling
Debtor's failure to properly disclose her assets at the onset of her Chapter 7 bankruptcyconstituted bad faith and she was not entitled to convert to a Chapter 13. (Bankr. S.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; For Cause.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 23, 2023 , LexisNexis #1023-043

Knight, In re--Knight v. People's Bank

Ruling
Creditor's collection efforts violated the discharge injunction but did not rise to a level that would justify sanctions. (Bankr. S.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Effect of Discharge; Avoidance And Injunctive Relief; Injunction Against Actions to Recover a Debt as Personal Liability of Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 30, 2023 , LexisNexis #0523-090

Bryant, In re

Ruling
Six-time debtor could not be declared a serial filer where four of five previous plans were confirmed and debtor abided by orders of the court. (Bankr. S.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Exception for Debtors with Certain Prior Dismissals; Dismissal by Court for Failure to Appear or Prosecute.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 29, 2023 , LexisNexis #0523-079

Mazloom, In re--Mazloom v. Navient Sols., LLC

Ruling
Private student loan was incurred to cover qualified education expenses of the debtor and soconstituted a nondischargeable debt. (Bankr. N.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Educational Loans.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 26, 2023 , LexisNexis #0323-089

Arabella Petroleum Co., LLC, In re--Weiss v. Arabella Exploration Inc.

Ruling
Transfers to corporation for an antecedent debt were not constructively fraudulent, buttransfers to owner for less than equivalent value could be recovered by trustee as actualfraudulent transfers. (Bankr. W.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Fraudulent Transfers and Obligations; Elements Of Fraudulent Transfers.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on December 22, 2022 , LexisNexis #0223-089

Schwartz, In re--Schwartz v. Dep't of the Treasury/Internal Serv.

Ruling
The IRS's participation in and debtor's fulfillment of the terms of the confirmed plan did notpreclude the IRS from pursuing the remaining balance of debt post discharge. (Bankr. S.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; Involuntary Conversion or Dismissal.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 29, 2022 , LexisNexis #1222-094

Hall, In re--Brennan v. Hall

Ruling
Debt was dischargeable where creditor was aware of debtor's qualifications at the time of hireand debtor's failure to obtain permits did not reflect a knowing misrepresentation even if itmight have been a breach of contract. (Bankr. N.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 23, 2022 , LexisNexis #1122-084

Westech Capital Corp., In re--Milligan v. Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Ruling
Withdrawal of reference was not necessary at the stage of the proceeding as the bankruptcycourt could handle all pretrial and discovery matters, which could considerably expedite thelitigation for the district court. (Bankr. W.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Procedures; Withdrawal of Reference by District Court.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on July 22, 2022 , LexisNexis #0922-048

White, In re--White v. NewRez LLC

Ruling
Secured creditor whose claim was bifurcated no longer enjoys benefit of its original contractwith debtor and provisions of a confirmed plan bind debtor and creditor. (Bankr. S.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; For Cause.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 19, 2022 , LexisNexis #0922-019

Wc Met Ctr., In re

Ruling
Trustee was awarded interim compensation for disbursements made as the case was convertedfrom a Chapter 11 to Chapter 7. (Bankr. W.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on July 15, 2022 , LexisNexis #0822-076