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Martin, In re

Ruling
Motion to dismiss debtor's case for lack of good faith was denied as evidence did not supportthat debtors were attempting to hide income or assets. (Bankr. E.D. Ky.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; For Cause.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 21, 2018 , LexisNexis #0119-021

Keokuk, In re

Ruling
Court denied confirmation of debtor's amended chapter 13 plan where plan was notconfirmable, as debtor’s proposed surrender of the mobile home was not the equivalent of adistribution of the value of the mobile home. (Bankr. E.D. Ky.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Conditions for Confirmation; Allowed Secured Claimholders.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 20, 2018 , LexisNexis #0119-026

Minix, In re--Stone v. Minix

Ruling
Unlawful detainer action remanded to the state court as there was no connection between the removed state court action and the bankruptcy case. (Bankr. C.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Removal of Claims Related to Bankruptcy Cases; Remand on Equitable Grounds.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 01, 2018 , LexisNexis #0918-059

Caudill, In re

Ruling
Court held that debtors' home was worth $49,600 and that creditor's expert opinion as to thedimensions of the property for purposes of finding the appropriate value under § 506(a) wasconsistent and credible. (Bankr. E.D. Ky.)
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 July 25, 2018 , LexisNexis #0918-026

HNRC Dissolution Co., In re

Ruling
Enforcement motion denied where purchaser failed to meet its burden of showing that theparty asserting an interest was an unknown party such that notice by publication wassufficient to satisfy constitutional due process. (Bankr. E.D. Ky.)
Issue(s)
Use, Sale, or Lease of Property.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on June 11, 2018 , LexisNexis #0718-066

Mercury Data Sys., In re

Ruling
Motion to dismiss and motion to convert denied where involuntary debtor received propernotice of petition and order for relief could not be set aside on this basis. (Bankr. E.D. Ky.)
Issue(s)
Involuntary Cases.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on June 08, 2018 , LexisNexis #0718-061

Denny, In re

Ruling
Court granted trustee's motion for sanctions because attorney failed to provide promised services to clients and misrepresented the services he would provide. (Bankr. E.D. Ky.)
Issue(s)
Restrictions on Debtor Relief Agencies; Restricted Actions.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 22, 2018 , LexisNexis #0618-106

McFarland, In re--Calloway Cleaning & Restoration, Inc. v. McFarland

Ruling
Debtors were entitled to summary judgment on creditor's claim because of insufficientevidence of debtor's intention not to repay. (Bankr. E.D. Ky.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False Representations or Actual Fraud.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 20, 2018 , LexisNexis #0418-013

Dickson, In re

Ruling
Debtor sanctioned by the court for filing her petition for the improper purpose of invoking the automatic stay to delay creditors' execution on state court judgment. (Bankr. E.D. Ky.)
Issue(s)
Signing of Papers; Representations to the Court; Sanctions; Verification and Copies of Papers.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 22, 2017 , LexisNexis #1217-120

Witham, In re

Ruling
Debtors awarded damages as creditor willfully violated automatic stay by initiating twopostpetition debits from debtors' bank account. (Bankr. E.D. Ky.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Remedies for Violation; Damages For Willful Violation of Stay.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 12, 2017 , LexisNexis #1117-069