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Newman, In re--Heritage Equities, LLC v. Newman

Ruling
Court declined to determine that any debt was nondischargeable as there was insufficient evidence to determine whether there remained a debt from one to the other. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 03, 2018 , LexisNexis #0918-046

Jackson, In re--Jackson v. GSO Bus. Mgmt., LLC

Ruling
Motion to dismiss third-party complaint granted where the claim failed to include sufficientallegations supporting a conclusion that counsel owed a duty to accountants, that it breachedthe duty, and that it was in control to the exclusion of the accountants. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Employment of Professional Persons; Who May Be Employed.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 29, 2018 , LexisNexis #0818-001

Jackson, In re--Jackson v. GSO Bus. Mgmt., LLC

Ruling
Motion to dismiss third-party complaint granted where the claim failed to include sufficientallegations supporting a conclusion that counsel owed a duty to accountants, that it breachedthe duty, and that it was in control to the exclusion of the accountants. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Employment of Professional Persons; Who May Be Employed.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 29, 2018 , LexisNexis #0818-001

Maresca, In re--Maresca v. Donovan

Ruling
Court granted motion to avoid lien impairing exemption in property used as a residence by adependent of the debtor. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Types of Exempt Property; Interest in Residential Property or Burial Plot.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 28, 2018 , LexisNexis #0818-005

Maresca, In re--Maresca v. Donovan

Ruling
Court granted motion to avoid lien impairing exemption in property used as a residence by adependent of the debtor. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Types of Exempt Property; Interest in Residential Property or Burial Plot.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 28, 2018 , LexisNexis #0818-005

Anderson, In re--Katz v. Anderson

Ruling
Trustee was required to plead the dates of the transfers that she sought to avoid as heravoidance powers were time-limited. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Fraudulent Transfers and Obligations.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 26, 2018 , LexisNexis #0818-018

Anderson, In re--Katz v. Anderson

Ruling
Trustee was required to plead the dates of the transfers that she sought to avoid as heravoidance powers were time-limited. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Fraudulent Transfers and Obligations.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 26, 2018 , LexisNexis #0818-018

Cortez, In re--Aslan v. Cortez

Ruling
Debtor was entitled to a discharge where creditor failed to show that debtor's failure to keepdetailed records of his expenses was unjustified. (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 May 18, 2018 , LexisNexis #0618-081

Speer, In re--Seaport Capital Partners, LLC v. Speer

Ruling
Court ruled that debtor was ineligible for a discharge because she concealed assets and couldnot explain what she did with money she received. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 17, 2018 , LexisNexis #0618-080

Peterson, In re--Peterson v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Ruling
Dismissal of debtor's complaint was warranted for failure to state a claim upon which relief could be granted. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Defenses and Objections -- When and How Presented -- By Pleading or Motion -- Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings; Applicability of Rule 12(b)--(i) F.R.Civ.P.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 19, 2018 , LexisNexis #0518-120