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Mitchell, In re

Ruling
Debtors failed to establish any of the four factors required for a stay pending appeal. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Scope.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 21, 2024 , LexisNexis #0225-001

Antar, In re

Ruling
Case dismissed due to debtor's repeated refusal to appear and testify at § 341 creditors’ meeting, causing an unduly prejudicial delay. (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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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 08, 2024 , LexisNexis #0125-062

Allen, In re--Rescia v. EasyKnock, Inc.

Ruling
Settlement was approved as it resulted in a recovery to the bankruptcy estate that could have been equivalent to a net recovery obtainable through litigation that was highly likely to result in considerable administrative costs to the estate. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Compromise and Arbitration; Compromise.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 23, 2024 , LexisNexis #0125-025

Allen, In re--Rescia v. EasyKnock, Inc.

Ruling
Court denied dismissal of Chapter 7 trustee's fraudulent transfer claim challenging residentialsale-leaseback transaction, finding plausible allegations of transfer for less than reasonablyequivalent value while insolvent. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Fraudulent Transfers and Obligations.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 10, 2024 , LexisNexis #0824-038

Smith, In re

Ruling
Bankruptcy court did not have jurisdiction under the Rooker-Feldman doctrine to changeforeclosure judgment if debtor’s case was reopened. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Closing and Reopening Cases; When to Reopen.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 13, 2024 , LexisNexis #0724-082

Mitchell, In re

Ruling
Stay pending appeal of dismissal of Chapter 13 case denied as debtors did not demonstrate apossibility of success on the merits. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Stay Pending Appeal; Bonds; Suspension of Proceedings.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 07, 2024 , LexisNexis #0724-050

Mitchell, In re

Ruling
Chapter 13 case was subject to dismissal for cause due to debtors' lack of good faith. (Bankr. D.Conn.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; For Cause.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 01, 2024 , LexisNexis #0724-023

MBLA, LLC, In re--Stormfield Cap. Funding I, LLC v. MBLA, LLC

Ruling
Creditor's interest was not adequately protected as neither of the debtors' properties wasproducing income. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Relief from Stay; For Cause.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on March 21, 2024 , LexisNexis #0524-054

Thompson, In re--Thompson v. United States Dep't of Educ.

Ruling
Claims against the IRS and Department of Education were dismissed absent waiver of sovereign immunity under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Power of Court; Issuance of Necessary or Appropriate Order, Process, or Judgment.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 02, 2023 , LexisNexis #0723-078

Brainard, In re--Mangan v. Brainard

Ruling
Debtor was entitled to an exemption in an IRA account in a limited amount plus earnings on that amount as the source was nonqualified funds. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Types of Exempt Property.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 25, 2023 , LexisNexis #0723-030