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Brown, In re

Ruling
Motion to certify direct appeal denied as the facts in the instant case were materially different and an appeal would not have resolved a perceived conflict in two district court cases. (Bankr. W.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Appeals; Jurisdiction of Courts of Appeals; Certification; Factors.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 23, 2018 , LexisNexis #0618-116

Diaz, In re

Ruling
Trustee's objection to debtor's plan granted where court ruled that tax refunds are disposableincome and must be turned over to trustee. (Bankr. W.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 14, 2018 , LexisNexis #0618-086

Orozco, In re

Ruling
Court denied confirmation of debtor's first amended plan as the debtor's counsel struckthrough a provision of the district plan regarding the treatment of tax refunds. (Bankr. W.D.Tex.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Objections; `Disposable Income'' Defined.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 10, 2018 , LexisNexis #0618-087

Vega-Lara, In re

Ruling
Confirmation of chapter 13 plan denied where the debtor's proposed pro-rated annual taxrefund was no longer permitted. (Bankr. W.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Requirements for a Local Form for Plans Filed in a Chapter 13 Case

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 04, 2018 , LexisNexis #0618-028

Tejeda, In re

Ruling
Trustee's objection to the creditor's claim was denied where creditor's lien against the debtor'sreal property secures a right to payment and as such creditor has a claim against property ofthe debtor. (Bankr. W.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Rules of Construction; Use of “Claim Against the Debtor”.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 03, 2018 , LexisNexis #0618-001

FWLL, Inc., In re--Osherow v. Tex. Silica Logistics J.V.

Ruling
Trustee could avoid fraudulent transfer to investor as debtor was insolvent on the date of transfer. (Bankr. W.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Fraudulent Transfers and Obligations; Elements of Fraudulent Transfers; Avoidable Transfers; Transfers Presumed Fraudulent.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on April 05, 2018 , LexisNexis #0518-048

Palmaz Sci. Inc., In re

Ruling
Plaintiffs were prohibited from continuing with their demand as it violated the terms of thedebtor's confirmed plan. (Bankr. W.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Effect of Discharge; Avoidance And Injunctive Relief.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on February 21, 2018 , LexisNexis #0418-018

Palmaz Sci., Inc., In re--Segner v. Admiral Ins. Co.

Ruling
Case dismissed as the court lacked jurisdiction over plaintiffs' state law claims which did notinvolve the chapter 11 debtor's plan. (Bankr. W.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Bankruptcy Cases and Proceedings; Proceedings Arising Under or Arising In or Related to Cases Under Title 11.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on January 31, 2018 , LexisNexis #0318-057

Bella Logistics LLC, In re

Ruling
Creditor's claim for the period from the petition date through conversion of the case was classified as a chapter 11 administrative expense claim and was allowed. (Bankr. W.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Distribution of Property of the Estate; Order of Distribution.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on January 19, 2018 , LexisNexis #0218-105

Guiles, In re--Guiles v. Randolph Brooks Fed. Credit Union

Ruling
Trustee's complaint to avoid lien was denied as creditor's lien is perfected under the TexasCertificate of Title Act and the Texas Business and Commerce Code. (Bankr. W.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Trustee as Lien Creditor and as Successor to Certain Creditors and Purchasers.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 11, 2017 , LexisNexis #1117-084