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Buhler, In re--Buhler v. Davis

Ruling
Debtor could not assume installment land contract as it was no longer executory after debtorfailed to make the balloon payment on the maturity date. (Bankr. M.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 23, 2022 , LexisNexis #0123-081

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

Ruling
Chapter 13 debtor was not entitled to later invoke 11 U.S.C. § 506 to void creditor's lien ondebtor's residence where debtor filed a proof of claim on behalf of the secured mortgagecreditor then failed to defend it. (Bankr. M.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Determination of Secured Status.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 04, 2020 , LexisNexis #1220-059

Ward, In re

Ruling
Extra representation provided by own firm of the trustee was unnecessary and thus not compensable to the trustee. (Bankr. M.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Limitation on Compensation of Trustee.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 06, 2017 , LexisNexis #0118-035

Cunningham, In re

Ruling
Court ruled that if a creditor does not negotiate a check, and that check remains uncashed 90days after the final distribution, the funds represented by that check are deemed unclaimedfunds and are to be deposited into the Court's registry in trust for the creditor. (Bankr. M.D.Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Unclaimed Property; Disposal in Chapter 7, 12 or 13.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 03, 2017 , LexisNexis #1117-035

Zenga, In re

Ruling
Petitioning creditor relied to his detriment on the alleged debtors' misrepresentations in a state court proceeding when he filed involuntary bankruptcy cases against them. (Bankr. M.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Involuntary Cases.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 07, 2017 , LexisNexis #1017-032

Peterson, In re

Ruling
Trustee's application for payment of fees and costs that her law firm billed was reduced as the fees sought payment for work done prior to court's approval of trustee's application to employ her firm. (Bankr. M.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Employment of Professional Persons.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 07, 2017 , LexisNexis #0517-032

Krys v. Farnum Place LLC (In re Fairfield Sentry Ltd.)

Ruling
Sale of Securities Investor Protection Act claim of debtor, a British Virgin Islands investment fund that invested with Madoff, was subject to § 363 review.
Issue(s)
Did the bankruptcy court err in declining to conduct, in a Chapter 15 ancillary bankruptcy proceeding, a § 363 review of a sale of the claims of debtor, a British Virgin Islands investment fund, in the liquidation of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC under the Securities Investor Protection Act?

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Court :
Judge or Jurisdiction information not available
Commercial opinion summary, case decided on September 26, 2014 , LexisNexis #1014-100

Williams v. Williams (In re Williams)

Ruling
Discharge denied due to false oaths in statement of financial affairs and schedules.
Issue(s)
Was debtor's omission of information regarding divorce, worker's compensation claim, and business from schedules grounds for denial of discharge.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 12, 2013 , LexisNexis #1213-025

In re Hart

Ruling
Co-debtor stay lifted to allow creditor to file action against debtor's former fiancé for interest.
Issue(s)
Was creditor entitled to relief from codebtor stay to recover the difference between the plan rate of interest and the contract rate on motor vehicle loan claim.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 08, 2013 , LexisNexis #1213-027

In re Glawson

Ruling
Untimely claim in chapter 13 case disallowed as §727(a) exception did not apply.
Issue(s)
Could a creditor in a chapter 13 case file an untimely proof of claim pursuant to §726(a).

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 03, 2013 , LexisNexis #0913-126