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Johnson, In re

Ruling
Debtor husband did not qualify as a small business debtor because he was not engaged incommercial or business activities. (Bankr. N.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Definitions; “Small Business Debtor”.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 01, 2021 , LexisNexis #0421-026

Lizama Carriers, LLC, In re

Ruling
Debtor's Third Amended Plan of Reorganization was confirmed as debtor proposed it ingood faith and demonstrated that it was feasible. (Bankr. N.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on November 24, 2020 , LexisNexis #0121-040

Vista Proppants & Logistics, LLC, In re

Ruling
Debtors' plan was confirmed as it was proposed with legitimate and honest purpose ofreorganizing their financial affairs and making distributions to creditors. (Bankr. N.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on October 28, 2020 , LexisNexis #1220-046

Jenkins, In re--Aurzada v. Jenkins

Ruling
Court ruled trustee could avoid a gift of equity where full amount constituted "an interest ofthe debtor in property." (Bankr. N.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Fraudulent Transfers and Obligations; Elements of Fraudulent Transfers; Avoidable

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 17, 2020 , LexisNexis #0620-042

Terry, In re

Ruling
Debtor's request for turnover relief denied where landlord had already turned over theproperty that was within its possession, custody, or control. (Bankr. N.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Turnover of Property to the Estate.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 23, 2019 , LexisNexis #0220-014

Wilson, In re--Wilson v. Arbors of Cent. Park ICG, LLC

Ruling
Landlord's eviction action against debtors was in violation of the automatic stay as thelandlord was clearly aware of the existence of the automatic stay at the time of itscommencement and prosecution. (Bankr. N.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Remedies for Violation.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 02, 2019 , LexisNexis #0120-032

Jenkins, In re

Ruling
Debt was nondischargeable as debtor knowingly made false representation to the creditorsthat induced them to buy property. (Bankr. N.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 04, 2019 , LexisNexis #1119-006

Rea, In re

Ruling
Discrimination against transgender creditor by debtor was sufficient to support a finding ofwillful injury for purposes of 11 U.S.C. §523(a)(6). (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Willful and Malicious Injury to

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 29, 2019 , LexisNexis #0919-082

Goins, In re

Ruling
Summary judgment in avoidance proceeding granted where trustee failed to establish thatdebtor received less than a reasonably equivalent value in exchange for the transfer. (Bankr.N.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Fraudulent Transfers and Obligations; Elements of Fraudulent Transfers; Avoidable

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 11, 2019 , LexisNexis #0519-038

Eppolito, In re

Ruling
Creditor's demand for a subordinate note as a condition of a loan modification agreementpost-discharge was a violation of the discharge injunction. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Effect of Discharge; Avoidance And Injunctive Relief.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 23, 2018 , LexisNexis #0318-014