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Elsass, In re--United States Tr. v. Elsass

Ruling
Debtor's discharge was denied where he concealed property, including his interests in fiveentities, and provided false information when filing his bankruptcy case. (Bankr. S.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 22, 2019 , LexisNexis #0619-016

In re Felix

Ruling
Trustee's objection to homestead exemption sustained as debtors' change in housing planswas a tactic to shield a valuable asset, rather than a valid assertion of domicile. (Bankr. S.D.Ohio)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Choice Between Federal and State Law; Alternative Exemptions; Property Exempt Under Federal, State or Local Law.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 23, 2017 , LexisNexis #0217-083

Simmons v. Fed. Home Loan Mortg. Corp. (In re Simmons)

Ruling
Debtors could avoid a mortgage recorded in a location that would not provided constructivenotice to creditors. (Bankr. S.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Trustee as Lien Creditor and as Successor to Certain Creditors and Purchasers; Rights and Powers.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 08, 2016 , LexisNexis #1216-077

Johnson v. Loomis (In re Loomis)

Ruling
Loan debt was nondischargeable where proceeds were not used for intended purpose andcredit card debt incurred in creditor’s name without permission was also nondischargeable.(Bankr. S.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Were two business loans and three credit card debts excepted from discharge?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 26, 2016 , LexisNexis #1016-114

In re Ragland

Ruling
Debtor could not modify plan to correct drafting error where three years had passed since confirmation
Issue(s)
Could debtor modify chapter 13 plan after three years premised upon an alleged drafting error listing him as "above median income?"

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 08, 2016 , LexisNexis #0216-136

In re Stambaugh

Ruling
United States Trustee's request for subpoena for examination and production of documents by loan servicer that may have violated stay granted.
Issue(s)
Whether to grant request of United States Trustee (UST) under Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2004 for examination of and production of documents from a loan servicer.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 21, 2015 , LexisNexis #0615-103

In re STAR Dynamics Corp.

Ruling
Case ordered dismissed given massive claims, cessation of operations and lack of financing to fund plan.
Issue(s)
Should debtor's motion for sale of substantially all assets be granted or should debtor's case be dismissed?

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on October 31, 2014 , LexisNexis #0115-027

In re Wiseman

Ruling
Case ordered converted or dismissed due to debtor's ability to pay a portion of unsecured debts.
Issue(s)
Should case of married debtors be dismissed where they have sufficient net monthly income to pay their debts?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 07, 2014 , LexisNexis #0914-057

In re Thompson

Ruling
Case dismissed where debtor had sufficient income to fund a chapter 13 plan and failed to disclose assets.
Issue(s)
Should debtor's chapter 13 case be dismissed for abuse?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 28, 2014 , LexisNexis #0914-028

In re Pittman

Ruling
Case dismissed for abuse where trustee properly included 401(k) contributions and loan payments as income and properly estimated tax liability.
Issue(s)
Should chapter 7 case be dismissed for abuse where trustee claimed debtor had sufficient monthly income to pay debts?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 07, 2014 , LexisNexis #0614-063