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City of Detroit, In re

Ruling
Creditors' claims arose pre-petition as they could have ascertained through the exercise ofreasonable due diligence that they had a claim against the city. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Effect of Discharge; Avoidance And Injunctive Relief.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on August 26, 2022 , LexisNexis #1022-087

Reinhardt, In re--Reinhardt v. Prince

Ruling
Treasurer was not entitled to summary judgment on property owner's preference action asmaterial issues of fact remained as to the bundling of parcels, possible assessment of otherexpenses and costs, and transfer of remaining proceeds to the treasurer. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Preferences.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 25, 2022 , LexisNexis #1022-089

Franklin, In re--Haak v. Franklin

Ruling
Creditor who did not file a proof of claim had standing in an adversary proceeding seeking adetermination of nondischargeability. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Definitions; “Claim”.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 24, 2022 , LexisNexis #1022-070

Flake, In re

Ruling
Bankruptcy court denied debtor's motion to reopen Chapter 13 case to allow him to file afinancial management course certificate as he did not show cause for granting a retroactiveextension. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Closing and Reopening Cases; When to Reopen.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 16, 2022 , LexisNexis #1022-049

Sylvester, In re--Mich. Dep't of Health & Hum. Servs. v. Sylvester

Ruling
Creditor had not demonstrated nondischargeability as there were genuine issues of materialfact regarding debtor’s alleged misrepresentations. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 04, 2022 , LexisNexis #0922-085

318 Retail, LLC, In re

Ruling
Abstention was not appropriate as maintaining the matter in bankruptcy court did notprejudice any party and was not an effort to forum shop. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Abstention; Dismissal or Suspension by the Court; Interests of Creditors and Debtor.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on July 28, 2022 , LexisNexis #0922-075

Sharif, In re

Ruling
Trustee's motion to sell debtor's residence was granted as the sale of the property would notcause irreparable harm to the debtor and his family. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Use, Sale, or Lease of Property.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 19, 2022 , LexisNexis #1022-005

Wright, In re

Ruling
Foreclosure sale of a condominium unit did not violate the automatic stay as the debtor didnot own any legal or equitable interest in the unit when he filed the bankruptcy case. (Bankr.E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Scope.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 06, 2022 , LexisNexis #0822-079

Liss, In re

Ruling
Creditor's judgment lien was avoided as it impaired the debtor's homestead exemption in thesubject property. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Liens Impairing Exempt Property; Avoidance; Judicial Liens.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 05, 2022 , LexisNexis #0922-034

Clark, In re

Ruling
Court denied debtor's second ex parte motion to reopen a closed case as the debtor failed tomeet his burden to establish cause. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Lists, Schedules, Statements, and Other Documents; Time Limits; Time Limits.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 30, 2022 , LexisNexis #0822-073