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Tereick, In re

Ruling
There was no fraud-based ground for revoking debtor's discharge based on the debtor'sfailure to make his postpetition mortgage payments. (Bankr. E.D. Va.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Revocation.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 09, 2023 , LexisNexis #0923-096

Awadallah, In re

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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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 19, 2023 , LexisNexis #0923-041

Adams, In re--Adams v. Halls

Ruling
Creditor violated the discharge injunction by failing to take corrective action after learningthat as his counsel filed a counterclaim in a civil action. (Bankr. E.D. Va.)
Issue(s)
Effect of Discharge; Avoidance And Injunctive Relief; Injunction Against Actions to

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 23, 2023 , LexisNexis #0823-058

Macedon Consulting, Inc., In re

Ruling
Plan proposing 100% repayment of creditors after rejection of leases was feasible and notproposed in bad faith. (Bankr. E.D. Va.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on June 14, 2023 , LexisNexis #0823-038

Janosik, In re--Brabson v. Janosik

Ruling
State court judgment that found trustee liable for breach of fiduciary duty, breach of a trust agreement, conversion, and fraud was entitled to preclusive effect and established nondischargeability of the debt in bankruptcy. (Bankr. E.D. Va.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fiduciary Fraud, Embezzlement, or Larceny.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 08, 2023 , LexisNexis #0823-010

HOLDINGS

Ruling
The post-petition filing of a bankruptcy case by an affiliate of the debtor did not cause married debtors to lose subchapter V eligibility. (Bankr. W.D. Va.)
Issue(s)
Definitions.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 17, 2023 , LexisNexis #0723-017

Lazaro, In re

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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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 12, 2023 , LexisNexis #0723-020

Morris, In re

Ruling
Bankruptcy court overruled debtor's objections to proofs of claim as debtor did not dispute that she had two credit cards with the creditor's predecessor. (Bankr. E.D. Va.)
Issue(s)
Allowance of Claims or Interests; Objections.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 24, 2023 , LexisNexis #0523-057

Barber, In re--Johnson v. Barber

Ruling
Debtor's obligations to pay and indemnify former spouse for credit card debts was nondischargeable as clearly intended to be domestic support obligations in the divorce settlement. (Bankr. D. Utah)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Domestic Support Obligations.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 22, 2023 , LexisNexis #0523-061

Robinson, In re

Ruling
Debtor's case dismissed as she received nearly $80,000 from an insurer after a fire on one of her properties but she did not report these proceeds to the trustee. (Bankr. E.D. Va.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 17, 2023 , LexisNexis #0523-040