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Davenport, In re

Ruling
Debtor was denied reopening of his bankruptcy case to file Form 423 certification and then receive a discharge due to delay of more than 11 months. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Failure to Complete Instructional Course.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 11, 2023 , LexisNexis #0723-014

Cesaretti, In re

Ruling
Debtor's amended plan was not eligible for confirmation as debtor failed to carry his burden to show that it complied with all applicable statutory requirements. (Bankr. D. Nev.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 10, 2023 , LexisNexis #0723-067

Weaver, In re

Ruling
Debtor was entitled to enforcement of the discharge injunction in her case through the court's contempt powers as evidence was clear and unrebutted that creditors violated a definite and specific order of the court. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Effect of Discharge.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 10, 2023 , LexisNexis #0723-011

Baum, In re

Ruling
Bankruptcy court ordered the trustee to pay the debtor all of the funds received from all sources in dismissed Chapter 13 case. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Payments; Plan Payments; Distribution or Return of Payments by Trustee.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 05, 2023 , LexisNexis #0623-096

Malmborg, In re

Ruling
Permissive abstention was appropriate as it was more efficient to have the state court determine liability and damages debtor owed to creditor before the bankruptcy court considered vacating the confirmation order. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Effect of Confirmation; Parties Bound by Confirmed Plan.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 04, 2023 , LexisNexis #0623-097

Tuttle, In re--Richardson v. Rearick

Ruling
Default judgment entered against debtor’s boyfriend avoiding the transfer of debtor’s automobile. (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 April 19, 2023 , LexisNexis #0723-039

Shefa, LLC, In re

Ruling
Debtor's bad faith filing under Chapter 11 rather than Chapter 7 justified conversion to Chapter 7 in best interests of creditors. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; Involuntary Conversion or Dismissal; When Required.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on April 03, 2023 , LexisNexis #0623-016

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

Wood, In re

Ruling
Chapter 13 bankruptcy case had to be dismissed as debtor had a prior-filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy case that had been reopened to administer a lawsuit claim with a possible settlement and remained pending in the bankruptcy court. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Abandonment of Property of the Estate; Scheduled Property Not Otherwise Administered.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 09, 2023 , LexisNexis #0523-016

Princo, In re--Souch v. Princo

Ruling
Plaintiff failed to meet his burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that the debt owing to him was nondischargeable as his evidence did not establish the defendant's intent to deceive, llowing the defendant access to the plaintiff's funds. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 27, 2023 , LexisNexis #0523-008