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Kennedy, In re--Berrian v. Kennedy
Jan
22
2025
Ruling
Debt was dischargeable as the debt was owed by construction company not by its debtor owner personally, and the evidence did not support piercing the corporate veil or applying participation theory. (Bankr. E.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False Representations or Actual Fraud.
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National Brokers of Am., Inc., In re
Oct
18
2024
Ruling
An extension of the stay in favor of two non-debtors was not warranted because the bankruptcy estate was not at risk and would not benefit from the relief. (Bankr. E.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Scope; Acts to Obtain Property.
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Jones, In re
Aug
26
2024
Ruling
Chapter 13 debtor's attorney granted compensation in reduced amount in simple case involving vehicle repossession and minimal debt. (Bankr. E.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount.
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Creedon, In re
Jul
12
2024
Ruling
Compensation for debtors' attorney was reduced by 25% as the case was a straightforwardChapter 13 in which debtors sought to avert the loss of their home to foreclosure. (Bankr. E.D.Pa.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount; Awards to Trustees, Examiners
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Sacks Weston LLC, In re
Apr
25
2024
Ruling
Bankruptcy case dismissed due to continuing losses, inability to reorganize timely, and lack ofviable business continuity plan after attorney's retirement. (Bankr. E.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal.
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Billig, In re
Jan
03
2024
Ruling
Creditor's proof of claim was disallowed in part as the debtors' testimony was deemed morecredible than that of the creditor. (Bankr. E.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Allowance of Claims or Interests; Objections.
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Jeffery, In re
Nov
02
2023
Ruling
Counsel for Chapter 7 trustee was entitled to compensation where counsel's services inconnection to the settlement of that claim were essential to the furtherance of both the trustee'sposition and the debtor's case. (Bankr. E.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers.
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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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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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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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