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Bocourt, In re
Apr
30
2023
Ruling
Conversion of debtor's Chapter 7 case to Chapter 13 was appropriate as sought in good faith. (Bankr. E.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13.
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Strauss, In re
Mar
31
2023
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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Aller, In re
Mar
31
2023
Ruling
Bankruptcy court imposed sanctions against real estate agency it held in contempt for failure to respond in writing or appear as ordered regarding an unauthorized negotiation. (Bankr. W.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Limitation on Compensation of Professional Persons; Professionals Employed by Trustee or Committee.
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Bryant, In re
Mar
29
2023
Ruling
Six-time debtor could not be declared a serial filer where four of five previous plans were confirmed and debtor abided by orders of the court. (Bankr. S.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Exception for Debtors with Certain Prior Dismissals; Dismissal by Court for Failure to Appear or Prosecute.
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City of Chester, In re
Mar
14
2023
Ruling
City was eligible for relief as it was specifically authorized by state secretary for community and economic development to have its receiver commence a Chapter 9 proceeding. (Bankr. E.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Chapter 9.
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City of Chester, In re
Mar
14
2023
Ruling
City was eligible for relief as it was specifically authorized by state secretary for community and economic development to have its receiver commence a Chapter 9 proceeding. (Bankr. E.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Chapter 9.
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Nat'l Med. Imaging, LLC, In re--Nat'l Med. Imaging, LLC v. U.S. Bank, N.A.
Feb
27
2023
Ruling
Plaintiffs were entitled to recover from petitioning creditors attorney's fees and costs incurred in obtaining dismissal of involuntary cases. (Bankr. E.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Involuntary Cases; Judgment upon Dismissal; Award of Costs and Fees.
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Liquidating Estate of H&P, Inc., In re--Albert's Cap. Servs., LLC v. Kreitz Motor Express, Inc.
Feb
23
2023
Ruling
Transfers were preferential absent affirmative defenses by transferees. (Bankr. W.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Preferences.
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Ventrone, In re--Hundt v. Ventrone
Jan
31
2023
Ruling
Support payment need not be paid directly to the debtor's former spouse to constitute anondischargeable domestic support obligation. (Bankr. E.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Domestic Support Obligations.
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McKee, In re--Pennsylvania Lawyers Fund for Client Sec. v. McKee
Jan
30
2023
Ruling
Claims filed by a lawyers fund on behalf of clients who contended that debtor lawyer'srepresentation caused them financial losses were nondischargeable as the debtor obtainedmoney from all three clients by false pretenses. (Bankr. E.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.
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