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Trevino v. Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc.

Ruling
Court was not persuaded that compelling arbitration was inadequate to protect the substantive rights granted by the bankruptcy code. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Effect of Discharge.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on March 07, 2019 , LexisNexis #0419-085

Montalvo, In re

Ruling
Debtor's objection to claim based on prepetition execution sale of properties in order to satisfy a state-court judgment overrruled. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Allowance of Claims or Interests; Objections.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 11, 2019 , LexisNexis #0219-030

Flores, In re--United Leasing, Inc. v. Flores

Ruling
Court excepted debt from discharge as the debtor's personal financial statement containedsubstantial inaccuracies that creditor relied when it made a credit decision. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Financial Statement.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 06, 2018 , LexisNexis #1018-073

Briar Bldg. Houston LlcLC, In re

Ruling
Court denied plaintiff's motions to remand as lawsuit was properly before the court andmandatory abstention was not required. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Bankruptcy Cases and Proceedings; Abstention; Discretionary Abstention.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on May 22, 2018 , LexisNexis #0221-073

Amaya, In re

Ruling
Plan confirmed as it satisfied the equal monthly payment requirement and secured creditorsretained their lien. (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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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 11, 2018 , LexisNexis #0518-086

Wright, In re--Wright v. Csabi

Ruling
Court found that two attorneys representing the chapter 13 debtor violated the law by notseeking the Court's approval for their employment despite its requirement. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Employment of Professional Persons.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 01, 2017 , LexisNexis #0118-003

Hurtado, In re

Ruling
Debtors motion to convert to a chapter 13 case from a chapter 7 case was granted as they acted in good faith in filing for bankruptcy. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; For Cause.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 06, 2017 , LexisNexis #1217-053

Lopez v. Portfolio Recovery Assocs., LLC (In re Lopez)

Ruling
Applicant could not recover incurred expenses from litigating in defense of its feeapplication. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount; Awards to Trustees, Examiners or Professional Persons.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 28, 2017 , LexisNexis #1117-005

Ramirez, In re

Ruling
Probate estate interests deemed as property of the debtors' respective bankruptcy estates.(Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Property of the Estate.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 16, 2017 , LexisNexis #0917-082

Garza, In re

Ruling
Debtors were allowed to exclude monthly contributions the husband made to his 401(k) planwhen they determined their disposable income. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Property of the Estate; Exclusions; ERISA, Deferred Compensation and Annuity Plans.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 15, 2017 , LexisNexis #0917-076