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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

McGuire, In re

Ruling
Inheritance could not be claimed as exempt as the wildcard exemption could have been usedto protect any kind of property up to a certain amount and the inheritance was not one of theexceptions listed in § 522(c). (Bankr. N.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 24, 2022 , LexisNexis #0822-045

Defazio, In re--Presbyterian Home for Cent. NY, Inc. v. Defazio

Ruling
Debt was dischargeable as the debtor did not have knowledge of the improper nature of herpurported fiduciary behavior. (Bankr. N.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fiduciary Fraud, Embezzlement, or

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 23, 2022 , LexisNexis #0822-035

Taylor, In re

Ruling
Debt was nondischargeable where plaintiffs proved that debtor made a false representationwith intent to deceive them and that plaintiffs sustained a loss as a result of the falserepresentation. (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 March 31, 2022 , LexisNexis #0522-085

Lariscey, In re--Lariscey v. MEB Loan Trust II

Ruling
Debtor was not entitled to summary judgment in stay violation proceeding where debtor'sright of redemption in the subject property terminated pre-petition. (Bankr. S.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Scope.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 15, 2022 , LexisNexis #0522-031

Smith, In re--Smith v. Meredith

Ruling
Court exercised its discretion to require attorney to disgorge his fees and expenses inconnection with the settlement as he failed to comply with the applicable provisions of thebankruptcy code and rules. (Bankr. S.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Power of Court.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 23, 2022 , LexisNexis #0422-027

Hamilton, In re--TitleMax of Ga., Inc. v. Hamilton

Ruling
Creditor's motion for relief from the automatic stay seeking permission to repossess a vehiclewas granted as nothing in the bankruptcy code permitted a Chapter 13 debtor to modify a titlepawn contract under state law. (Bankr. S.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Extension of Time; Performance of Certain Acts by Trustee.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 13, 2022 , LexisNexis #0322-001