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Hanson, In re

Ruling
Debtors' motion for modification of their confirmed chapter 11 plan denied where proposed modification was improper because it altered the value provided for secured creditors under the confirmed plan. (Bankr. E.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Modification of Plan; Where Debtor is an Individual.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 26, 2018 , LexisNexis #1118-054

Carter, In re--Church of God v. Carter

Ruling
Criminal restitution was nondischargeable. (Bankr. E.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Criminal Restitution Payments.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 27, 2018 , LexisNexis #1018-045

McGinness, In re

Ruling
Court overruled lender's objection to confirmation of the debtor's plan as the hanging paragraph did not apply because debtor's vehicle was predominantly used for business functions. (Bankr. E.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Conditions for Confirmation.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 02, 2018 , LexisNexis #0418-053

Pursley, In re

Ruling
Court found administrative expense to be reasonable based on the benefit of the proceedingto debtor's hourly rate, the estimate of the time necessary to assist the debtor in completing aplan, and the length of the plan. (Bankr. E.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 05, 2017 , LexisNexis #1117-033

Cawood v. Seterus, Inc. (In re Cawood)

Ruling
Court ruled that the discharge injunction violation could be implemented by a different courtfrom the issuing court as the loan had not yet been previously discharged in debtor's priorbankruptcy. (Bankr. E.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Effect of Discharge.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 29, 2017 , LexisNexis #1117-016

Vollberg, In re--Weaver v. Vollberg

Ruling
Mere recitation that creditor relied to debtor's financial statement was insufficient to state aclaim. (Bankr. E.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 27, 2017 , LexisNexis #0817-008

Fryar, In re

Ruling
Proposed settlement which was a sub rosa plan or a precursor for a conversion or dismissal which ignored the Bankruptcy Code's priority scheme denied. (Bankr. E.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Compromise and Arbitration.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 25, 2017 , LexisNexis #0517-150

Crisp, In re--Synovus Bank v. Crisp

Ruling
Creditor failed to show that debt was nondischargeable as it failed to show that it reasonably relied on the debtor's misrepresentation and that the debtor had an intent to deceive. (Bankr. E.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 25, 2017 , LexisNexis #0517-130

Walker, In re--Paris v. Walker

Ruling
Trustee's motion for summary judgment on his claim for consolidation denied as there were issues of fact concerning the debtors' intent in transferring over a dozen houses to their daughter. (Bankr. E.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Trustee as Lien Creditor and as Successor to Certain Creditors and Purchasers; Extent of Trustee’s Avoidance Powers.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 03, 2017 , LexisNexis #0517-052

Poole, In re

Ruling
Creditor's objection to confirmation of the debtors' chapter 13 plan denied because creditorholds multiple claims, two of which are wholly unsecured and therefore subject tomodification. (Bankr. E.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Objections.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 30, 2017 , LexisNexis #0317-028