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Schlomer, In re--Fanale v. Schlomer

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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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 27, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-087

Hernandez, In re--Hernandez v. GMH of El Paso, LLC

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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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 29, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-032

Adamson, In re--Greenup v. Adamson

Ruling
Debt was dischargeable where plaintiffs failed to establish that debtor knowingly made false statements and intended to defraud them. (Bankr. W.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 25, 2024 , LexisNexis #0125-010

Hollowell, In re--Hollowell v. Dep't of Educ.

Ruling
Debtor was not entitled to an undue hardship discharge of student loan debt due to failure to show current inability to repay would persist for a significant period. (Bankr. W.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Educational Loans.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on October 23, 2024 , LexisNexis #0125-014

Artiusid, Inc., In re

Ruling
Petitioning creditors had standing to bring involuntary case where alleged debtor failed toprovide objective evidence of a bona fide dispute as to liability or amount. (Bankr. W.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Involuntary Cases.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on July 23, 2024 , LexisNexis #0924-053

Arboretum Crossing, LLC, In re

Ruling
Court found that applying an effective commission of just over 2% for Chapter 11 trustee’swork selling debtor’s main asset reasonably reflected customary compensation outside ofbankruptcy. (Bankr. W.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Limitation on Compensation of Trustee; Compensation for Services Under Chapter 7 or

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on May 06, 2024 , LexisNexis #0724-029

Packet Constr., LLC, In re

Ruling
There was no general requirement for a subchapter V debtor to "true up" its payments to itscreditors when its actual income exceeded its projected disposable income. (Bankr. W.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Exception.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on April 30, 2024 , LexisNexis #0724-021

Steepologie, LLC, In re

Ruling
Landlord allowed an administrative expense claim for rent owed for the month during whichdebtor rejected the lease and turned over the premises. (Bankr. W.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Allowance of Administrative Expenses; Types of Expenses Allowed.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on January 10, 2024 , LexisNexis #0224-082

WC Alamo Indus. Ctr., LP, In re--639 Lanark, LLC v. Alamo Lanark, LLC

Ruling
Lender was justified in foreclosing on debtor’s property and setting conditions on release ofits lien even though it affected would-be buyer's purchase of the property. (Bankr. W.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Summary Judgment.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on January 03, 2024 , LexisNexis #0224-098

Damon Cap., Ltd., In re

Ruling
Counsel for the Lender established that the rates charged were within the range ofreasonableness for professionals in the market of comparable levels of experience and skill.(Bankr. W.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Determination of Secured Status; Allowance of Interest, Fees, Costs and Charges.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on January 03, 2024 , LexisNexis #0224-083