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Deeter, In re

Ruling
Dismissal of Chapter 13 case denied absent evidence that debtor filed her bankruptcy case in bad faith. (Bankr. D. Mass.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; For Cause.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 30, 2024 , LexisNexis #1224-018

Goodin, In re--LeBel v. Goodin

Ruling
Plaintiff failed to establish that the loan repayment involved an intent to defraud plaintiff as the transfer made was a one-time repayment to an individual that was not an insider, and was in repayment of a loan as opposed to a gift. (Bankr. D. Mass.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 22, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-020

Gillis, In re

Ruling
Undisclosed personal injury claims provided no basis for reopening after debtors completedpayments under Chapter 13 plans and received discharges. (Bankr. D. Mass.)
Issue(s)
Effect of Confirmation; Vesting of Property in Estate of Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 13, 2024 , LexisNexis #1024-068

Taing, In re

Ruling
Creditors' objections based on lack of privity of contract overruled as their claims could betreated through debtor's plan. (Bankr. D. Mass.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Requirements.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 12, 2024 , LexisNexis #1024-066

Fuller, In re

Ruling
Debtor's appeal was barred by res judicata as the parties were identical and claims anddefenses litigated and decided in housing court were the same or sufficiently similar. (Bankr.D. Mass.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Relief from Stay; For Cause.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 25, 2024 , LexisNexis #0824-083

Ansin, In re--Ansin v. Ansin

Ruling
Motion to convert debtor’s Chapter 7 case to Chapter 13 was properly denied due to failure tomake a prima facie showing of sufficiently stable and regular income. (B.A.P. 1st Cir.)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Chapter 13.

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Court :
Judge or Jurisdiction information not available
Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 12, 2024 , LexisNexis #0824-026

NESV Ice, LLC, In re

Ruling
Subordinate lender could vote to accept a joint plan of reorganization as it was neither aninsider nor a non-statutory insider and the subordination agreement did not authorize thesenior lender to vote its claim. (Bankr. D. Mass.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Requirements.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on April 15, 2024 , LexisNexis #0624-068

Kaloyanides, In re--Kaloyanides v. B.C. Produce, Inc.

Ruling
Debtor was entitled to summary judgment in proceeding claiming that debtor committed adefalcation while acting in fiduciary capacity. (Bankr. D. Mass.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fiduciary Fraud, Embezzlement, or Larceny.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 15, 2024 , LexisNexis #0624-041

MPAC Home Improvement & Constr., LLC, In re--Goldsmith v. O'Beirne

Ruling
Motion to dismiss denied given evidence that debtor intended to hinder, delay, or defraudcreditors. (Bankr. D. Mass.)
Issue(s)
Fraudulent Transfers and Obligations; Elements of Fraudulent Transfers; Avoidable

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on April 01, 2024 , LexisNexis #0624-016

National Fish & Seafood, Inc., In re--Desmond v. Northern Ocean Liquidating Corp.

Ruling
Changes in payment terms and timing of payment and the collection activities were inkeeping with long historical relationship between debtor and supplier and not grounds foravoidance on preference grounds. (Bankr. D. Mass.)
Issue(s)
Preferences; Exceptions to Avoidance; Payments in Ordinary Course of Business.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on April 01, 2024 , LexisNexis #0624-015