- 11 U.S.C.
In re Four Wells Ltd.
Apr
12
2016
Ruling
Dismissal reversed given lack of evidence of bad faith or other factors relied on by the bankruptcy court.
Issue(s)
Did bankruptcy court err in dismissing debtor's case for bad faith?
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- 11 U.S.C.
Forson v. Nationstar Mortg. LLC (In re Forson)
Mar
31
2016
Ruling
Bankruptcy court lacked jurisdiction to hear purported action on behalf of putative class alleging systemic violations of the discharge injunction by creditor.
Issue(s)
Did bankruptcy court have jurisdiction over debtor's class action claiming nationwide, systemic violations of the discharge injunction by creditor?
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In re Haber
Mar
10
2016
Ruling
Surplus proceeds of foreclosure sale of property abandoned by the trustee were not property of the estate.
Issue(s)
Was trustee entitled to turnover of proceeds of foreclosure sale of property previously abandoned by the trustee?
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- FRBP
Hoover v. Jones (In re Jones)
Mar
03
2016
Ruling
Bankruptcy court abused its discretion in sanctioning creditor's counsel for filing motion for stay relief and adversary proceeding.
Issue(s)
Did bankruptcy court err when it awarded opposing counsel attorneys' fees and abuse its discretion by levying sanctions based on clearly erroneous factual findings?
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In re Davis
Sep
30
2015
Ruling
Debtor could avoid judgment lien impairing homestead exemption.
Issue(s)
Could debtor avoid a judicial lien for impairing debtor's homestead exemption?
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- 11 U.S.C.
Lawrence Bank v. Brent (In re Brent)
Sep
29
2015
Ruling
Debt was dischargeable absent proof of misrepresentations made with intent to deceive.
Issue(s)
Was debt nondischargeable due to debtor's alleged misrepresentations with regard to a construction loan?
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In re Hennessy
Sep
28
2015
Ruling
Cross-claim between non-debtors dismissed as not related to bankruptcy.
Issue(s)
Did the bankruptcy court have jurisdiction over a dispute between debtor's mortgage servicer and homeowners' association?
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Matteson v. Bank of Am. N.A. (In re Matteson)
Aug
10
2015
Ruling
Bankruptcy court correctly held that liens were not discharged but erred in holding that debt could be reduced by amount creditor would have collected had it filed proofs of claim.
Issue(s)
Did bankruptcy court err in holding that claim of secured creditor that did not file a proof of claim was discharged and that the value of its lien was reduced by reduced by the amount that they precluded themselves from receiving through the debtor's plan?
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- 11 U.S.C.
In re Carter
Jul
07
2015
Ruling
Appointment nunc pro tunc of counsel who obtained personal injury settlement for debtor approved.
Issue(s)
Could appointment of counsel who settled debtor's personal injury case be approved nunc pro tunc?
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- 28 U.S.C.
In re Byers
Oct
10
2014
Ruling
Creditor not entitled to waiver of filing fees by proceeding in forma pauperis.
Issue(s)
Whether creditor was entitled to a waiver of the filing fees pursuant to 28 U.S.C.S. § 1915 on appeals from two bankruptcy court orders.
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