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Lazy J. Ranch Corp., In re

Ruling
Debtor could enter into an executory contract involving the sale of property with modifications given that the debtor would be extended an unsecured loan for the redemption price which would be allowable as an administrative expense claim. (Bankr. W.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Obtaining Credit; Authorization After Notice and Hearing.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on March 20, 2023 , LexisNexis #0523-056

Vander Hoff, In re

Ruling
Agricultural lender's debt was excepted from discharge where it followed the industrystandard in its underwriting and approval process. (Bankr. W.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Financial Statement.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 26, 2023 , LexisNexis #0323-086

Mixon, In re

Ruling
Relief from stay granted for cause where the district court had been exercising jurisdictionover dispute between debtor and creditor for years. (Bankr. W.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Relief from Stay; For Cause.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 12, 2023 , LexisNexis #0323-029

Nail, In re--Richardson v. Younce

Ruling
Judgment should be entered in favor of plaintiff trustee in avoidance proceeding where debtor made a gift to her son and received nothing in exchange for the transfer. (Bankr. W.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Fraudulent Transfers and Obligations; Elements of Fraudulent Transfers; Avoidable Transfers; Transfers Presumed Fraudulent.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 11, 2023 , LexisNexis #0423-064

Khan, In re

Ruling
Liquidating trustee's motion for sanctions was denied where relief requested was not forwardlooking, but rather retrospective and compensatory. (Bankr. W.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Counsel’s Liability for Excessive Costs.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 06, 2023 , LexisNexis #0323-047

Huffman, In re--Meoli v. Villarreal

Ruling
Bankruptcy judge recommended avoidance of transfers that were preferential and fraudulent.(Bankr. W.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Fraudulent Transfers and Obligations; Elements of Fraudulent Transfers; Avoidable

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 31, 2022 , LexisNexis #0223-063

Hamming, In re

Ruling
Court would postpone the payment of the attorney's interim fees but only to the extent thatpayment would delay any payment to the objecting creditor on account of its ongoingmortgage payment claim. (Bankr. W.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 03, 2022 , LexisNexis #1222-052

Adams, In re

Ruling
Court denied debtor's request to compel the trustee to abandon property of the estate. (Bankr.W.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Property of the Estate; Creation and Composition of the Estate.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 09, 2022 , LexisNexis #0822-012

Nordang, In re

Ruling
Creditor was not entitled to a post-confirmation examination of the debtor where theconfirmation of the debtor's plan was achieved after extensive negotiations with the creditor.(Bankr. W.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Effect of Confirmation.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 16, 2022 , LexisNexis #0722-049

Moore, In re

Ruling
Attorney was entitled to approval of his request of administrative expense fee for representingthe debtors during the Chapter 13 phase of their case as there had been no objections to thereasonableness of the request. (Bankr. W.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount; Compensation Disallowed.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 24, 2022 , LexisNexis #0422-030