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Kwok, In re

Ruling
Court appointed a Chapter 11 trustee rather than converting or dismissing the case as therecord suggested a prospect for collection and payment of creditors' claims. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; Involuntary Conversion or Dismissal.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 15, 2022 , LexisNexis #0822-019

Nash Eng'g Co., In re

Ruling
Cause existed to dismiss debtor's case because contingent or unliquidated personal injury tortclaims could not be liquidated or estimated for purposes of distribution in a Chapter 7 case.(Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; For Cause.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on May 25, 2022 , LexisNexis #0722-068

Benchmark Mun. Tax Serv. v. Roman

Ruling
Motion for in rem relief from stay was granted where creditor failed to meet its burden toestablish that the filing of debtor's petition was part of a scheme to delay, hinder, or defraudthe creditor. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Relief from Stay; Scheme to Delay, Hinder and Defraud Creditors

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on December 03, 2021 , LexisNexis #0122-083

Neupmann, In re--Gupta v. Neupmann

Ruling
Debtor was not entitled to a discharge as he failed to keep or preserve the necessarydocuments under § 727(a)(3). (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Failure to Keep or Preserve Books or Records.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 28, 2021 , LexisNexis #1221-095

Young, In re--Young v. Houser

Ruling
Bankruptcy court abstained from hearing and determining claims asserted in the adversaryproceeding as state law issues predominated over bankruptcy issues and applicable state lawwas largely well-settled. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Bankruptcy Cases and Proceedings; Abstention; Discretionary Abstention.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 26, 2021 , LexisNexis #1221-069

Bliss, In re--United States Bank v. Bliss

Ruling
Relief from stay granted because debtor had filed three bankruptcy cases affecting theproperty that was the subject of foreclosure. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Relief from Stay.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 16, 2021 , LexisNexis #1021-002

Roman, In re

Ruling
Conversion of Chapter 7 debtor's case to Chapter 13 was not warranted as he did not qualify asa debtor under Chapter 13 due to his bad faith. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Conversion.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 16, 2021 , LexisNexis #0821-016

Farrell, In re

Ruling
Trustee had authority to execute upon the entire balance in a joint account held by debtorwith non-debtor son. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Trustee as Lien Creditor and as Successor to Certain Creditors and Purchasers; Rights and

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 12, 2021 , LexisNexis #0321-087

Parrella, In re--Metcoff v. Parrella

Ruling
Debt was non-dischargeable due to debtor’s violation of state unfair trade practices act. (Bankr.D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 28, 2020 , LexisNexis #1220-040

Porzio, In re

Ruling
Debtor was ineligible to be a Chapter 13 debtor due to secured debt in excess of limits anddismissal for cause was warranted. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; For Cause.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 22, 2020 , LexisNexis #1120-019