Williams, In re
Aug
23
2023
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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- 11 U.S.C.
Knight, In re--Knight v. People's Bank
Mar
30
2023
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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- 11 U.S.C.
Bryant, In re
Mar
29
2023
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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- 11 U.S.C.
Mazloom, In re--Mazloom v. Navient Sols., LLC
Jan
26
2023
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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Arabella Petroleum Co., LLC, In re--Weiss v. Arabella Exploration Inc.
Dec
22
2022
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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Schwartz, In re--Schwartz v. Dep't of the Treasury/Internal Serv.
Sep
29
2022
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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- 11 U.S.C.
Hall, In re--Brennan v. Hall
Sep
23
2022
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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Westech Capital Corp., In re--Milligan v. Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jul
22
2022
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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White, In re--White v. NewRez LLC
Jul
19
2022
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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- 11 U.S.C.
Wc Met Ctr., In re
Jul
15
2022
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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