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In re Hector

Ruling
Dismissal was warranted as the debtor did not pass the means test after deduction for rentexpenses was disallowed. (Bankr. E.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; Substantial Abuse; Test.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 26, 2017 , LexisNexis #1117-021

Outer Banks Ventures, Inc., In re

Ruling
Debtor’s objection to the claim was allowed as trust's claim was improperly calculated. (Bankr. E.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Allowance of Claims or Interests.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on September 19, 2017 , LexisNexis #1017-097

Yow, In re--Northen v. Holly Ridge Ventures, LLC

Ruling
Defendants' motion for directed verdict was granted where the court found that the first twocauses of action in the amended complaint were not timely brought. (Bankr. E.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Defendants' motion for directed verdict was granted where the court found that the first two causes of action in the amended complaint were not timely brought.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 01, 2017 , LexisNexis #1017-018

Green, In re

Ruling
Chapter 13 case dismissed as the debts exceeded the statutory limits. (Bankr. E.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Chapter 13.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 27, 2017 , LexisNexis #0917-034

Faison, In re

Ruling
Court allowed debtor's objection to post-petition claims for attorney's fees because thecreditor failed to credit the pertinent law. (Bankr. E.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Determination of Secured Status; Allowance of Interest, Fees, Costs and Charges.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 13, 2017 , LexisNexis #0817-068

Hurlburt, In re--Hurlburt v. Black

Ruling
Creditor's rights could not be modified as creditor's claim was secured only by a lien on real property that was the debtor's principal residence and the value of the property was less than the amount of the claim. (Bankr. E.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Contents of Plan; Discretionary Provisions; Modification of Claimholders’ Rights.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 07, 2017 , LexisNexis #0717-055

Taylor, In re--In re Sound Rivers, Inc. v. Taylor

Ruling
Plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment allowed as their claims for declaratory andinjunctive relief regarding allegations of violations of the Clean Water Act and the ResourceConservation and Recovery Act are not debts as defined by the bankruptcy code. (Bankr.E.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Definitions; “Debt”.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 31, 2017 , LexisNexis #0717-001

Matusak, In re

Ruling
Debtors' motion for directed verdict denied where debtor's ex-wife has carried her burden fora modification. (Bankr. E.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Modification of Plan After Confirmation.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 17, 2017 , LexisNexis #0617-086

Americorp Fin., L.L.C. v. Schwarz (In re Schwarz)

Ruling
Court held that a Forbearance Agreement was invalid and uneforceable as it was based in partupon a previously discharged debt. (Bankr. E.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Effect of Discharge.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 22, 2016 , LexisNexis #0117-109

In re Rose

Ruling
Bankruptcy debtor's former spouse not entitled for relief from stay as her Employee StockOption Plan was not a property of the debtor's bankruptcy estate. (Bankr. E.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Exceptions; Family or Domestic Proceedings, Licenses, Tax Refunds, and Medical Obligations; Collection of Domestic Support Obligations From Non-Estate Property.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 22, 2016 , LexisNexis #0117-097