- FRBP
Johnson, In re--McGarvey v. Johnson
Aug
22
2025
Ruling
Court granted costs to amicus attorney as the prevailing party in nondischargeability proceeding related to conservatorship case. (Bankr. W.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Judgments; Costs.
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- 28 U.S.C.
MMA L. Firm, PLLC, In re--MMA L. Firm, PLLC v. Morris Bart, LLC
Aug
12
2025
Ruling
District court order determining what was property of the estate was not binding on the bankruptcy court, which has exclusive jurisdiction over property of the estate. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Bankruptcy Cases and Proceedings.
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- 11 U.S.C.
Goforth, In re
Aug
04
2025
Ruling
Debtor denied redemption at reduced value as court upheld original petition-date valuation of vehicle despite post-petition repairs. (Bankr. W.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Redemption.
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- 28 U.S.C.
Pearl Res. LLC, In re-- Buckingham v. Pearl Res. LLC
Jul
22
2025
Ruling
Issue of the application of sovereign immunity to debtor’s recovery from state general land office, combined with the significant financial impact on state taxpayers justified a direct appeal to circuit court of appeals. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Appeals; Jurisdiction of Courts of Appeals; Certification.
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Higgins, In re
Jul
09
2025
Ruling
Court awarded sanctions and reduce fees for discovery misconduct after counsel misrepresented authority and submitted vague, excessive billing entries. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Examination.
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Pearl Res. LLC, In re
Jun
27
2025
Ruling
Court modified judgment against debtor in part with regard to findings on waiver of sovereign immunity and contractual right to attorney’s fees. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
New Trials; Amendment of Judgments.
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Schlomer, In re--Fanale v. Schlomer
Jun
27
2025
Ruling
Amended complaint in nondischargeability proceeding related back to the original complaint as the new claim arose out of the same conduct, transaction, or occurrence. (Bankr. W.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Automatic Discharge of Certain Debts Absent Creditor Objection.
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:
- 11 U.S.C.
Bortz, In re--Lavender v. Bortz
May
16
2025
Ruling
Debt was excepted from discharge as debtor obtained funds through false representations and actual fraud in failed construction project. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False Representations or Actual Fraud.
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- 28 U.S.C.
MMA L. Firm, PLLC, In re--MMA L. Firm, PLLC v. Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, L.L.P.
May
08
2025
Ruling
Court held debtor’s claims over contingency fees required jury trial, mandating withdrawal of the reference. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Procedures.
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Hernandez, In re--Hernandez v. GMH of El Paso, LLC
Apr
29
2025
Ruling
Court found no actual damages for alleged automatic stay violation by pawn shop, citing lack of evidence of harm and jewelry's availability for redemption. (Bankr. W.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Remedies for Violation.
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