Gray, In re
Aug
05
2024
Ruling
Debtor's motion to reopen case denied as the motion did not explain either the debtor's failureto timely complete required financial management course or lengthy delay in filing themotion. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Closing and Reopening Cases; When to Reopen.
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- 11 U.S.C.
Cozart-Lundin, In re
Jul
18
2024
Ruling
Court overruled the debtors' objection to attorneys’ fees without prejudice to pursuit of theirlegal malpractice claims. (Bankr. W.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Debtor’s Transactions with Attorneys.
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Saeman, In re--Elkantar v. Saeman
Jul
18
2024
Ruling
Court dismissed nondischargeability proceeding, deferring to state courts after dismissal ofmain bankruptcy case. (Bankr. W.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.
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- 11 U.S.C.
Walker, In re
Jul
17
2024
Ruling
Debtor was entitled to contempt damages, including emotional distress, attorneys' fees, andpunitive damages, as the creditor violated the discharge injunction when it continued topursue his debt, including by garnishing his wages. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Effect of Discharge.
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- 11 U.S.C.
Silver Lake Golf Course, In re
Jul
12
2024
Ruling
Debtor's proposed plan and disclosure statement were not adequate as certain errors requiredcorrection and there was a failure to include sufficient detail and material terms. (Bankr. E.D.Mich.)
Issue(s)
Contents of Plan.
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- 11 U.S.C.
Wall, In re--Gold v. Wall
Jun
21
2024
Ruling
Trustee established all of the elements for avoiding a debtor's transfer of his one-third interestin real property to his parents under state uniform voidable transactions act. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Trustee as Lien Creditor and as Successor to Certain Creditors and Purchasers; Extent
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Lee, In re
Jun
21
2024
Ruling
Creditor violated the discharge by repossessing her vehicle and making threats ofgarnishment purporting to treat the outstanding balance on the car loan as a personalobligation of the debtor. (Bankr. W.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Effect of Discharge; Avoidance And Injunctive Relief; Injunction Against Actions to
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Jones, In re
May
30
2024
Ruling
Trustee and trustee's counsel voluntarily reduced the fees they requested substantially.(Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount.
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Coleman, In re--Allen v. Coleman
May
23
2024
Ruling
Further proceedings required to determine dischargeability of debt as prior judgment did notallocate debt to specific fraud and embezzlement claims. (Bankr. W.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Automatic Discharge of Certain Debts Absent Creditor
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We'll Clean Inc., In re
May
21
2024
Ruling
Trustee was entitled to prevail only in part in his claim that certain causes of action pending ina state court lawsuit were property of the bankruptcy estate and thus could be pursued by thetrustee. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Role and Capacity of Trustee; Capacity to Sue and Be Sued.
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