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Williams Land Clearing, Grading, & Timber Logging, LLC, In re--Williams Land Clearing, Grading, & Timber Logging, LLC v. Apex Funding Source LLC

Ruling
Payment directly to creditor of receivable owed to debtor was avoidable as it allowed creditor to receive more than it would have in a Chapter 7 case. (Bankr. E.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Preferences.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on May 16, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-065

Sliwinski, In re--Sliwinski v. Sliwinski

Ruling
Chapter 13 debtor lacks standing to sell property under Section 363(h). (Bankr. E.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Rights and Powers of Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 10, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-043

Lamb, In re

Ruling
Debtors' testimony alone, without a rational basis for the stated value, was insufficient to meet the burden of proof on valuation for purposes of cram down. (Bankr. E.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Conditions for Confirmation; Allowed Secured Claimholders; Retention of Lien and Distribution of Property.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 22, 2024 , LexisNexis #0125-021

Lyle, In re

Ruling
Unsecured creditor that committed the intentional act of mailing invoices with the imputedknowledge of the stay was subject to appropriate damages. (Bankr. E.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Scope.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 21, 2024 , LexisNexis #0824-080

Wireless Sys. Solutions LLC, In re

Ruling
Bankruptcy court declined to hold the assignee's in contempt as debtor LLC did not show itsuffered harm tied to the bankruptcy case as a direct result of the assignees’ stay violation.(Bankr. E.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Scope.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on June 21, 2024 , LexisNexis #0824-079

Dupree Farms, LLC v. Producers Agric. Ins. Co. (Dupree Farms, LLC)

Ruling
Bankruptcy court exercised post-confirmation "related to" jurisdiction over adversaryproceeding based on a close nexus to the underlying bankruptcy case. (Bankr. E.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Bankruptcy Cases and Proceedings; Proceedings Arising Under or Arising In

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on June 06, 2024 , LexisNexis #0824-023

Rogers, In re

Ruling
Debtor was only required to commit the debtor's projected disposable income to the fundingof the Chapter 13 plan. (Bankr. E.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Objections; Considerations on Objection By Trustee or

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 11, 2024 , LexisNexis #0624-070

Emiabata, In re

Ruling
Debtors' attested financial position did not reflect a level of poverty warranting in formapauperis status. (Bankr. E.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Proceedings in forma pauperis.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 12, 2024 , LexisNexis #0524-075

Maynor, In re

Ruling
Chapter 13 plan could not be confirmed as the debtor improperly sought to avoid notice andapproval of sale requirements by inserting a nonstandard provision asserting the debtor'sclaimed homestead property was not non-exempt. (Bankr. E.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Effect of Confirmation.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 27, 2023 , LexisNexis #0124-092

Sanders, In re--First Recovery, LLC v. Sanders

Ruling
Debt was nondischargeable where one plaintiff justifiably relied on the representations madeby defendant in facilitating the company's sale. (Bankr. E.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on August 31, 2023 , LexisNexis #1023-084