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Sanger, In re--Sanger v. JMG Partners 2021, LP

Ruling
Debtors could not avoid sale as a preferential transfer as the tax sale was held in compliancewith state law. (Bankr. M.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Preferences; Avoidable Transfers; Receipt by Creditor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 01, 2023 , LexisNexis #0923-091

Scott, In re--Scott v. Cadle Co. II

Ruling
Debtor's adversary proceeding dismissed since trustee had not formally abandoned the claimand it remained property of the bankruptcy estate. (Bankr. E.D. Okla.)
Issue(s)
Property of the Estate; Creation and Composition of the Estate; All Legal or Equitable

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 20, 2023 , LexisNexis #0823-060

Strauss, In re

Ruling
Compensation for services provided too far in advance were not rendered in connection with the bankruptcy case. (Bankr. M.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount; Factors to Be Considered.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 31, 2023 , LexisNexis #0523-082

Deluxe Bldg. Sols., LLC, In re

Ruling
Claims of three creditors were disqualified as they were subject to a bona fide dispute or werecontingent as to liability or amount. (Bankr. M.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Involuntary Cases; Commencement; By Three or More Entities.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on October 28, 2022 , LexisNexis #0123-003

Powell, In re

Ruling
Bankruptcy court dismissed debtor's case as the bankruptcy was filed in bad faith and thedebtor had no present ability to confirm a Chapter 12 plan due to his negative cash flow.(Bankr. M.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; Dismissal for Cause on Request of Party in Interest.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 14, 2022 , LexisNexis #1222-095

Mason, In re

Ruling
Debtor was not entitled to extend the automatic stay as her actions in repeated filingsprejudiced her mortgage company by interrupting its foreclosure process and increasing herdebt. (Bankr. E.D. Okla.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Duration; Cases Refiled Within One Year of Dismissal of One Prior

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 11, 2022 , LexisNexis #1222-056

Kipps, In re

Ruling
Debtor was not entitled to confirmation of his proposed Chapter 13 plan as debtor filed hisbankruptcy case solely to further delay paying his ex-spouse under an equitable distributionorder in their divorce. (Bankr. M.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Contents of Plan; Duration of Payments; 3 to 5 Years.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 30, 2022 , LexisNexis #1222-047

Badyrka, In re

Ruling
Counsel for Chapter 13 debtor was allowed interim compensation for fees and expenses butnot in the amount requested as the amount that counsel billed was excessive in light of thepresumptively reasonable fee. (Bankr. M.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 30, 2022 , LexisNexis #1222-029

Williams, In re

Ruling
Court declined to enter an order directing compliance with 11 U.S.C. 521(f) as the parties didnot advise the court of any unique circumstances or particular facts indicating a cause forconcern that the debtors were under-reporting income. (Bankr. E.D. Okla.)
Issue(s)
Debtor’s Duties; Additional Filings Upon Request.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 05, 2022 , LexisNexis #0822-060

Colon, In re--Disen v. Bayview Loan Serving, LLC

Ruling
Bankruptcy court lacked jurisdiction over potential claims that arose long after debtor'sdischarge as such claims could have no impact upon the estate's handling andadministration. (Bankr. M.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Effect of Discharge; Avoidance And Injunctive Relief; Injunction Against Actions to

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 31, 2022 , LexisNexis #0722-086