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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

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

Neiva, In re--Neiva v. LoanCare, LLC

Ruling
Foreclosure of debtor's equity of redemption was avoidable as the transfer was not evidencedby recording as required to be effective against third parties under state law. (Bankr. D. Mass.)
Issue(s)
Trustee as Lien Creditor and as Successor to Certain Creditors and Purchasers.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 09, 2024 , LexisNexis #0424-043

Diamond, In re--Cassouto-Noff & Co. v. Diamond

Ruling
Debtor's judgment debt was not excepted from discharge as even if debtor misrepresented thatshe would be personally liable for the creditor's legal fees, the creditor failed to meet isburden as to actual reliance. (Bankr. D. Mass.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 30, 2024 , LexisNexis #0324-063

Worcester Country Club Acres, LLC, In re

Ruling
Questions regarding ownership of disputed land and development rights had to beadjudicated prior to a sale under debtor’s Chapter 11 plan. (Bankr. D. Mass.)
Issue(s)
Use, Sale, or Lease of Property.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on November 07, 2023 , LexisNexis #0124-028

Blumsack, In re

Ruling
Dismissal of case was warranted due to debtor's lack of good faith in both filing the case andin proposing the plan. (Bankr. D. Mass.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 17, 2023 , LexisNexis #0323-072

Monday, In re--T.H. Glennon,Co. v. Monday

Ruling
Judgement excepted from debtor's discharge as debtor's unauthorized access and dissemination of creditor's confidential information violated his duty. (Bankr. D. Mass.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Willful and Malicious Injury to Another Entity or Property of Another Entity.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 23, 2022 , LexisNexis #0523-012

Dargon (In re--New Hampshire v. Dargon)

Ruling
Debtor's restitution obligation that was not payable to a governmental unit could not beexcepted from discharge. (Bankr. D. Mass.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fines, Penalties, or Forfeitures Owed

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 11, 2022 , LexisNexis #0522-039

Venuto, In re

Ruling
Creditor's filing of a state court action to recover a pre-petition debt despite notice of debtor’sdischarge violated the discharge injunction. (Bankr. D. Mass.)
Issue(s)
Effect of Discharge; Avoidance And Injunctive Relief; Injunction Against Actions to

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 02, 2021 , LexisNexis #0821-065

Shove, In re

Ruling
Discharge denied due to debtor's failure to disclose ownership of property. (Bankr. D. Mass.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 10, 2021 , LexisNexis #0621-093