- 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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MMA L. Firm, PLLC, In re--MMA L. Firm, PLLC v. Hair & Shunnarah Trial Attys., LLC
Mar
03
2025
Ruling
Defendant law firm was entitled to a jury trial on the debtor firm’s claims for declaratory judgment and turnover of contingency fees and costs. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Procedures; Withdrawal of Reference by District Court.
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- 11 U.S.C.
Mahadevan, In re--Bikkina v. Mahadevan
Feb
21
2025
Ruling
Defamation judgment against debtor was nondischargeable. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Willful and Malicious Injury to Another Entity or Property of Another Entity.
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- 11 U.S.C.
Turkey Leg Hut & Co. LLC, In re
Sep
27
2024
Ruling
Subchapter V case ordered converted to Chapter 7 due to inadequate insurance , failure to timely file accurate financial statements, and failure to follow court orders. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; Involuntary Conversion or Dismissal; What Constitutes “Cause”.
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- 11 U.S.C.
Nelkin & Nelkin P.C., In re
Sep
20
2024
Ruling
Individual lacked standing to object to a proposed Subchapter V plan as a stay of a replevin action in which she had potential claims against debtor’s principals would not affect her potential recovery or liability. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Rule of Construction; Requirements as of Effective Date of Plan; Ability to Make Payments
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- 11 U.S.C.
Clewis, In re-- Byman v. Dan Invs., LLC
Aug
29
2024
Ruling
Property that was the subject of a post-petition transfer was property of the estate and could be recovered by trustee. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Property of the Estate; Creation and Composition of the Estate; All Legal or Equitable Interests.
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- 11 U.S.C.
Brendan Gowing, Inc., In re
Jul
26
2024
Ruling
Automatic stay never came into effect in subchapter V case as debtors' first bankruptcy wasdismissed within the two-year period preceding the filing of the instant case. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Small Business Debtors; Exceptions; Dismissal of Small Business
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MMA Law Firm, PLLC, In re
Jul
18
2024
Ruling
Approval of debtor's proposed counsel who sought a flat fee of $60,000 plus 40% of any valueobtained for the estate for the benefit of unsecured creditors granted as in the best interests ofthe estate. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Limitation on Compensation of Professional Persons; Professionals Employed by Trustee
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Doyen, In re
Jun
25
2024
Ruling
Court denied IRS's motion to dismiss Chapter 13 case with prejudice as debtor's pre-petitiontax non-compliance was insufficient to establish bad faith or absence of reasonable likelihoodof rehabilitation. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; For Cause.
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