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Nappi, In re

Ruling
Bank's requested relief was not warranted as it already had full and fair opportunity to challenge the confirmed plan on trial. (Bankr. D. Me.)
Issue(s)
New Trials; Amendment of Judgments.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 28, 2017 , LexisNexis #0917-060

Cinq-Mars, In re

Ruling
Confirmation of plan denied as the debtor failed to prove that their property was less than the estimated value of a real estate appraiser's valuation. (Bankr. D. Me.)
Issue(s)
Determination of Secured Status; Bifurcation of Claim.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 28, 2017 , LexisNexis #0917-045

Pinet, In re

Ruling
Request for plan modification approved as trustee established a legitimate reason for the proposed modification where the sale of the property made it possible for the debtors to pay more to their unsecured creditors. (Bankr. D. Me.)
Issue(s)
Modification of Plan After Confirmation; Types of Modification Allowed; Increase or Reduction of Payments.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 14, 2017 , LexisNexis #0517-112

Cousins Int'l Food, Corp. v. Vidal

Ruling
Purchaser of debtor's assets lacked standing to pursue an appeal because the purchaser was not the beneficiary of the automatic stay's protections. (B.A.P. 1st Cir.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers.

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Court :
Judge or Jurisdiction information not available
Commercial opinion summary, case decided on March 21, 2017 , LexisNexis #0417-094

Rosado v. Banco Popular de Puerto Rico (In re Rosado)

Ruling
Bankruptcy court did not abuse its discretion in denying motion for contempt filed by debtorsas debtors failed to show that creditor's conduct constituted coercion or harassment. (B.A.P. 1st Cir.)
Issue(s)
Power of Court.

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Court :
Judge or Jurisdiction information not available
Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 04, 2017 , LexisNexis #0217-026

In re Cohen

Ruling
Debtor’s arguments regarding benefits of converting case to chapter 7 did not justifyreconsideration of dismissal order. (Bankr. D. Me.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; For Cause.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 18, 2016 , LexisNexis #1216-083

In re Lovell

Ruling
Debtor could not reopen seven year-old case to avoid liens due to prejudice to creditors.(Bankr. D. Me.)
Issue(s)
Closing and Reopening Cases; When to Reopen.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 11, 2016 , LexisNexis #1116-078

In re Abbott

Ruling
Debtor's attorneys' fees consented to by debtor approved with reductions for inadequately described and clerical services.
Issue(s)
Whether a law firm should receive an award of compensation and reimbursement of expenses in connection with its representation of the debtors in a chapter 13 case?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 22, 2016 , LexisNexis #0516-074

In re Fitch

Ruling
Debtor not entitled to an order finding that mortgage obligations were current.
Issue(s)
Were debtor's entitled to an order determining that their mortgage loan obligations were current?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 03, 2015 , LexisNexis #1115-139

In re Timmerman

Ruling
Case reopened to allow filing of a reaffirmation agreement.
Issue(s)
Could debtor reopen case and vacate discharge to allow the filing of a reaffirmation agreement and amendment of the petition?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 05, 2015 , LexisNexis #1115-003