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Plevyak, In re--Solar Innovations, Inc. v. Plevyak
Sep
07
2023
Ruling
Reconsideration of denial of discharge denied as state court's contempt finding was notentitled to collateral estoppel effect. (Bankr. M.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Failure to Keep or Preserve Books or Records.
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Guy, In re
Sep
01
2023
Ruling
Chapter 13 case converted to Chapter 7 as debtor had substantial nonexempt equity that couldyield a return to general unsecured creditors. (Bankr. W.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; For Cause.
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Scherzinger, In re--Scherzinger v. Blair Cnty. Tax Claim Bureau
Aug
18
2023
Ruling
Defendant was entitled to dismissal of plaintiff's action to avoid a pre-bankruptcy tax as thetransfer alleged to be preferential fell outside the 90 day preference period. (Bankr. W.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Preferences; Avoidable Transfers; Timing.
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Hercker, In re--Malvern Bank, N.A. v. Hercker
Aug
14
2023
Ruling
Court found that the record could not support a summary ruling on denial of discharge as theparties disputed what inference could be made from debtor’s statements. (Bankr. E.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraud; False Oath or Account by Debtor.
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Scungio Borst & Assocs., LLC, In re
Aug
04
2023
Ruling
Subcontractors willfully violated the automatic stay when they filed liens against estateproperty with knowledge of the debtor's bankruptcy. (Bankr. E.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay.
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Sanger, In re--Sanger v. JMG Partners 2021, LP
Aug
01
2023
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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U Lock, Inc., In re--Snyder v. Biros
Jul
21
2023
Ruling
Avoidance proceeding dismissed because defendant did not receive her property interestsfrom the debtor and therefore there were no avoidable transfers of an interest of the debtor.(Bankr. W.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Liability of Transferee of Avoided Transfer.
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Awadallah, In re
Jul
19
2023
Ruling
Chapter 13 debtor's case warranted dismissal as the plan proposed to treat the claim of the solecreditor, the purchaser of the debtor's former property at a tax sale, by paying the creditor theredemption amount as if such right existed. (Bankr. E.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; For Cause.
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Scott, In re--Scott v. Cadle Co. II
Jun
20
2023
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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Lazaro, In re
May
12
2023
Ruling
Confirmation would not violate a creditor's rights as the debtor was trying to stay in his home and pay off arrears and the mortgage lender was seeking the benefit of its bargain. (Bankr. E.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Contents of Plan.
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