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Dunston, In re--Roach v. Skidmore Coll.

Ruling
Trustee could not avoid transfers made by the debtor to defendant college as he failed todemonstrate that a genuine issue of material fact exists as to each element of his fraudulenttransfer claims. (Bankr. S.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Fraudulent Transfers and Obligations; Elements of Fraudulent Transfers; Avoidable Transfers; Transfers Presumed Fraudulent.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 31, 2017 , LexisNexis #0317-023

Covington v. Santander Consumer USA, Inc. (In re Covington)

Ruling
Debtor not entitled to relief from vehicle lien where the lien holder's in rem rights against thevehicle survived the bankruptcy as it was not provided for in the plan. (Bankr. S.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Effect of Confirmation.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 08, 2016 , LexisNexis #0117-055

Kohout v. Nationstar Mortg., LLC (In re Kohout)

Ruling
Disallowance of proof of claim on procedural grounds did not void creditor’s lien. (Bankr. N.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Determination of Secured Status; Liens Securing Disallowed Claims Void.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 10, 2016 , LexisNexis #1216-040

In re Pruitt

Ruling
Extension of stay as to creditor condominium association in debtor’s second case within oneyear denied. (Bankr. S.D. Ga.)
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 October 21, 2016 , LexisNexis #1116-079

In re Bowman

Ruling
Extension of stay denied with regard to creditor landlord due to debtor’s bad faith. (Bankr. S.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Should the automatic stay be extended in debtor’s second case filed within one year?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 01, 2016 , LexisNexis #0916-111

Powell v. Shorty's Used Cars (In re Powell)

Ruling
Used car dealership willfully violated the automatic stay by refusing to return motor vehiclerepossessed days before petition date. (Bankr. S.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Whether creditor violated the automatic stay be refusing to return motor vehicle repossessed just prior to petition date?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 26, 2016 , LexisNexis #0916-082

Jordahl v. Dyal (In re Jordahl)

Ruling
Claim for attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in postpetition child support proceeding andcontempt order disallowed as awarded in violation of stay. (Bankr. S.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Was claim debtor’s formers spouse’s attorney’s claim for fees and court costs related to a postpetition hearing and ensuing contempt order in a child support matter void as entered in violation of the automatic stay?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 08, 2016 , LexisNexis #0916-039

Blocksom v. Brown (In re Brown)

Ruling
Asset recovery specialists application for employment nunc pro tunc granted. (Bankr. S.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Employment of Professional Persons; Who May Be Employed.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 04, 2016 , LexisNexis #1116-003

In re Powers

Ruling
Confirmation of debtor’s third amended plan denied as the plan was not proposed in goodfaith. (Bankr. N.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Conditions for Confirmation; Plan Proposed in Good Faith.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 13, 2016 , LexisNexis #1216-026

In re Rogers

Ruling
Plan in individual chapter 11 case required amendment due to violation of the absolute priority rule.
Issue(s)
Did the absolute priority rule apply to debtor’s post-BAPCPA chapter 11 plan?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 24, 2016 , LexisNexis #0716-084