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§ 1915

Emiabata, In re

Ruling
Debtors' attested financial position did not reflect a level of poverty warranting in formapauperis status. (Bankr. E.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Proceedings in forma pauperis.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 12, 2024 , LexisNexis #0524-075

Gonzalez v. Muziknewum Nevada Irrevocable Spendthrift Trust (In re Zamora)

Ruling
Appellant's request to proceed in forma pauperis was denied as bankruptcy judges, who wereappointed under U.S. Const. art. I, lacked the ability to grant forma pauperis status. (Bankr.C.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Proceedings in forma pauperis.

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Judge or Jurisdiction information not available
Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 16, 2020 , LexisNexis #0420-100

Opperwall, In re--Opperwall v. Bank of Am., N.A.

Ruling
Court recommended an order denying the in forma pauperis application and requiringpayment of the fee as plaintiff can afford to pay the $350 filing fee. (Bankr. D. Haw.)
Issue(s)
Proceedings in forma pauperis.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 26, 2018 , LexisNexis #0119-029

Duggan, In re

Ruling
Motion to proceed in forma pauperis denied where debtor had numerous continuancesscheduled to consider confirmation of her proposed chapter 13 plans and had failed to file therequired documents. (Bankr. E.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Proceedings in forma pauperis.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 04, 2018 , LexisNexis #1018-089

Prince v. Chow (In re Prince)

Ruling
Request to proceed with appeal of dismissal of adversary proceeding in forma pauperisdenied. (Bankr. E.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Could debtor's daughter proceed in forma pauperis with an appeal from an order dismissing an adversary proceeding?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 06, 2016 , LexisNexis #0816-089

ORorke v. Porcaro (In re Porcaro)

Ruling
Debtor could proceed with appeal of judgment that debt was nondischargeable in forma pauperis.
Issue(s)
Whether the bankruptcy appellate panel "committed an error of law or an abuse of discretion" when it affirmed the bankruptcy court's grant of summary judgment against debtor and whether the panel "committed an error of law or an abuse of discretion when it denied debtor's motion to transfer the appeal to be heard by the district court?

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Court :
Judge or Jurisdiction information not available
Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 21, 2016 , LexisNexis #0416-066

Ahmad v. Roberts (In re Ahmad)

Ruling
Bankruptcy appellate panel lacked authority to rule on applications to proceed in forma pauperis.
Issue(s)
Could bankruptcy appellate panel grant a motion to proceed with an appeal in forma pauperis?

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Court :
Judge or Jurisdiction information not available
Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 08, 2016 , LexisNexis #0416-067

In re Richmond

Ruling
Appeal of denial of extension of time to appeal order denying motion to vacate denial of stay pending appeal dismissed for bad faith.
Issue(s)
Was debtor's appeal of denial of extension of time to appeal the denial of a motion to vacate the denial of a motion for a stay pending appeal filed in good faith or should it be dismissed?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 08, 2015 , LexisNexis #0116-033

Byers v. Byers (In re Byers)

Ruling
Debtor's former spouse denied waiver of appellate filing fee.
Issue(s)
Did debtor's former spouse qualify to file an appeal of nondischargeability proceeding in forma pauperis?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 10, 2014 , LexisNexis #1114-066

In re Byers

Ruling
Creditor not entitled to waiver of filing fees by proceeding in forma pauperis.
Issue(s)
Whether creditor was entitled to a waiver of the filing fees pursuant to 28 U.S.C.S. § 1915 on appeals from two bankruptcy court orders.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 10, 2014 , LexisNexis #1114-065