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Smith, In re

Ruling
Creditor's auction sale of real property to pay for delinquent property taxes and fees violatedthe automatic stay as the debtor filed her bankruptcy petition before the auction sale began.(Bankr. W.D. Va.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 18, 2024 , LexisNexis #0324-056

Gray, In re--Wingenbach v. Gray

Ruling
Claim based on a state court judgment against the debtor was nondischargeable as thehomeowners had shown by a preponderance of the evidence that the debtor made falserepresentations concerning his status as a licensed contractor. (Bankr. E.D. Va.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 12, 2024 , LexisNexis #0324-038

Billig, In re

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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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 03, 2024 , LexisNexis #0224-081

Cruz, In re--Advancial Fed. Credit Union v. Cruz

Ruling
Trustee was not permitted to intervene in case concerning scam involving debtor’s credit cardas no assets of the estate were impacted. (Bankr. W.D. Va.)
Issue(s)
Prosecution and Defense of Proceedings by Trustee or Debtor in Possession.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 26, 2023 , LexisNexis #0224-074

Raspberry Creek Fabrics, LLC, In re

Ruling
Debtor's Subchapter V plan was confirmed as it complied with, and satisfied, all of theapplicable plan requirements. (Bankr. D. Utah)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Terms.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on December 12, 2023 , LexisNexis #0224-017

Health Diagnostic Lab., Inc., In re--Arrowsmith v. First United Methodist Church Ctr., Ala.

Ruling
Transfer of funds from intermediate transferee to church could be avoided, as positive,altruistic feelings the intermediate transferee obtained from the transfer did not constitutevalue. (Bankr. E.D. Va.)
Issue(s)
Liability of Transferee of Avoided Transfer.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on November 09, 2023 , LexisNexis #0124-039

Stevenson, In re

Ruling
Chapter 13 plan may modify the rights of holders of secured claims. (Bankr. E.D. Va.)
Issue(s)
Contents of Plan; Discretionary Provisions; Modification of Claimholders’ Rights.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 08, 2023 , LexisNexis #0124-045

Jeffery, In re

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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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 02, 2023 , LexisNexis #0124-001

Vaughn, In re--Vaughn v. DeAngelo

Ruling
Judgment entered in favor of defendant as the payment was for an undisputed debt, thedebtor did not retain a benefit, and the trustee had not proven that the debtor was insolvent atthe time of the transfer. (Bankr. E.D. Va.)
Issue(s)
Fraudulent Transfers and Obligations; Elements of Fraudulent Transfers; Avoidable

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 19, 2023 , LexisNexis #1123-064

Hercker, In re--Malvern Bank, N.A. v. Hercker

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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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 14, 2023 , LexisNexis #1023-041