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MedPort Inc. v. Robinson (In re Robinson)

Ruling
State court fraud judgment did not include sufficient findings to establish nondischargeable debt.
Issue(s)
Did state court fraud judgment contain sufficient findings to establish nondischargeable debt?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 13, 2014 , LexisNexis #1214-051

In re Frank

Ruling
Debtor could not avoid lien on two adjacent lots being used as principal residence.
Issue(s)
Could mortgage lien on two adjacent properties be avoided not secured only by real property that is the debtor's principal residence?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 23, 2014 , LexisNexis #1114-102

Angell v. Mansour (In re Britt Motorsports LLC)

Ruling
Jury trial of avoidance proceeding denied due to transferees' assertion of setoff defense.
Issue(s)
Did creditors have the right to a jury trial of trustee's avoidance proceeding?

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on October 22, 2014 , LexisNexis #1114-098

Wells Fargo v. BMOC Investors LLC (In re BMOC Investors LLC)

Ruling
Bankruptcy court abstained from hearing bank's guarantor proceeding against debtor and LLC.
Issue(s)
Should bankruptcy court abstain from hearing bank's guarantor proceeding against debtor and LLC?

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on October 07, 2014 , LexisNexis #1014-140

In re Shotwell Landfill Inc.

Ruling
Appointment of chapter 11 trustee denied given principal's competency and that his continued involvement was in best interests of debtor and creditors.
Issue(s)
Should chapter 11 trustee be appointed in consolidated cases?

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on September 04, 2014 , LexisNexis #1014-097

In re Morris

Ruling
Modification allowed as complying with applicable commitment period and necessary for successful completion of plan.
Issue(s)
Does the applicable commitment period which governs modification of chapter 13 plans begin at the time of confirmation of the original plan or upon the filing of the proposed plan with the petition?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 31, 2014 , LexisNexis #0814-136

In re Barbetta LLC

Ruling
Debtor required to resume payment of quarterly fees in reopened case.
Issue(s)
Should reopened chapter 11 case be dismissed, converted to chapter 7 or should other sanctions be imposed for the debtor's failure to pay quarterly fees?

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on July 23, 2014 , LexisNexis #0814-103

In re Surtronics Inc.

Ruling
Voluntary dismissal denied where evidence showed that there was a reasonable likelihood of successful reorganization, contrary to debtor's representations.
Issue(s)
Should debtor be allowed to voluntarily dismiss its case due to substantial or continuing loss to or diminution of the estate and in the best interest of the creditors and estate?

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on June 09, 2014 , LexisNexis #0714-101

Cadles of Grassy Meadows II LLC v. Cofield (In re Cofield)

Ruling
Judgment in jury trial did not establish nondischargeability on grounds of fiduciary defalcation or willful and malicious injury.
Issue(s)
Was state court judgment for conversion and unfair or deceptive trade practices, based on debtor's failure to repay creditor after receiving satisfaction of mortgages held in trust for the creditor, nondischargeable on grounds of fiduciary defalcation or willful or malicious injury.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 05, 2014 , LexisNexis #0314-116

In re Adams

Ruling
Rents from property owned by debtor and non-debtor spouse by the entireties were subject to turnover.
Issue(s)
Whether trustee was entitled to turnover of rents under 11 U.S.C.S. § 542.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 04, 2014 , LexisNexis #0314-123