Thompson, In re--Louviere v. Thompson
Jun
20
2017
Ruling
Creditor could not invoke the excusable neglect doctrine as he mistakenly filed a complaint objecting to the discharge of all debts rather than an adversary proceeding. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Computing and Extending Time; Time for Motion Papers; Enlargement.
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Court
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- 11 U.S.C.
Turcotte, In re
Jun
08
2017
Ruling
Plan could not be confirmed as the plan needed to include a cramdown rate of interest starting with the prime rate that was in effect upon confirmation. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Conditions for Confirmation; Allowed Secured Claimholders; Retention of Lien and Distribution of Property.
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Court
:
- 11 U.S.C.
Bird, In re
Mar
03
2017
Ruling
Court granted the trustee's motion for authority to make an interim distribution to holders ofallowed claims as it is in the best interests of the estate. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Distribution of Property of the Estate; Order of Distribution; Allowed Unsecured Claims.
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Court
:
- 11 U.S.C.
Directory Distrib. Assocs., In re--Walker v. Directory Distrib. Assocs.
Feb
06
2017
Ruling
Transfer of the Texas proceeding to the Missouri court was warranted as Texas proceeding was a "related to" proceeding to a pending bankruptcy case in Missouri. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Change of Venue.
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In re King
Oct
28
2016
Ruling
Trustee’s fees reduced due to misrepresentations, settling objection without court approval,improper billing and failure to submit documents. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Limitation on Compensation of Trustee; Compensation for Services Under Chapter 7 or
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Court
:
- 11 U.S.C.
In re Sinclair
Sep
01
2016
Ruling
Discharge denied due to debtor’s indictment for “indecency with a child.” (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Could debtor who had been indicted for “indecency with a child” receive a discharge?
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Court
:
- 28 U.S.C.
In re Liao
Jul
15
2016
Ruling
Debtor could not amend schedules to claim different property as homestead.
Issue(s)
Could debtor change the property in which he was claiming a homestead exemption?
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Court
:
- 11 U.S.C.
Angel v. Tauch (In re Chiron Equities LLC)
Jul
01
2016
Ruling
State court action enjoined where the cause of action had been property of the estate, which was sold to debtor’s spouse.
Issue(s)
Whether the claims brought by one shareholder against the other in a state court lawsuit are direct claims of that shareholder or derivative claims of the debtor corporation that the shareholder has no standing to bring?
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- 11 U.S.C.
In re McCollom Interests LLC
Jun
10
2016
Ruling
Chapter 7 trustee’s attorneys’ ordered to refile final fee application showing entitlement to previously approved fees.
Issue(s)
What was the proper remedy for numerous irregularities in trustee’s attorneys’ fee application filed by law firm where trustee’s daughter was employed?
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In re King
Mar
18
2016
Ruling
Trustee's attorneys' fee application allowed with reductions for noncompensable services and vague time entries.
Issue(s)
Should the final fee application of the law firm which had been representing the chapter 7 trustee, who was also a partner at the firm, be approved?
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