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Teal, In re

Ruling
Presumption of prima facie validity of claims was rebutted by debtor's objections, shiftingburden of proof to the creditor at trial. (Bankr. E.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Proof of Claim.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 06, 2024 , LexisNexis #1024-043

Kelley, In re--Farinash v. Kelley

Ruling
Transfer of real property was avoidable as nothing in the record explained why the debtorschose to transfer the real property to a trust for the benefit of their children rather than dividethe real property among themselves. (Bankr. E.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Trustee as Lien Creditor and as Successor to Certain Creditors and Purchasers; Extent of

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 25, 2024 , LexisNexis #0324-066

Teal Props., In re

Ruling
Relief from the automatic stay to permit the filing of suit in state court was denied asterminating the stay would be contrary to its central purpose. (Bankr. E.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Relief from Stay; For Cause.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on September 20, 2023 , LexisNexis #1123-079

Smith, In re

Ruling
The commencement and continuation of state court action seeking to recover damagestraceable to debtor's breach of marital dissolution agreement violated the automatic stay as itwas an act to collect a pre-petition claim. (Bankr. E.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Scope.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 19, 2021 , LexisNexis #0122-031

Rigney, In re

Ruling
Creditor was not entitled to a determination that its claim was nondischargeable as debtorrationally believed that any sums owing for medical expenses had been paid by her insurerand there was insufficient proof that she had a culpable state of mind. (Bankr. E.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 27, 2021 , LexisNexis #1021-035

Chattanooga Mercantile, LLC, In re

Ruling
Lease to which debtor was not a party could not be assumed by the debtor. (Bankr. E.D.Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases; Trustee's Right to Assume or Reject.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on February 19, 2021 , LexisNexis #0321-079

CP Liquidation of Cleveland, Inc., In re

Ruling
Creditor's claim was fully secured as debtor's agent had authority to pledge assets and debtorratified the security interest afforded the creditor. (Bankr. E.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Determination of Secured Status; Bifurcation of Claim.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on September 04, 2020 , LexisNexis #1020-057

Davis, In re

Ruling
Motion to approve the compromise and settlement was denied where debtor did not have alegal or equitable interest in a product liability claim that became property of the bankruptcyestate upon the filing of her chapter 7 petition. (Bankr. E.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Property of the Estate; Creation and Composition of the Estate; Certain Postpetition Earnings.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 27, 2018 , LexisNexis #0918-018

Rassas, In re--Tenn. Educ. Lottery Corp. v. Rassas

Ruling
Debt deemed nondischargeable as defendant allocated funds in an objectively reckless manner while in an express trust. (Bankr. E.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fiduciary Fraud, Embezzlement, or Larceny.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 08, 2018 , LexisNexis #0718-039

Smith, In re--Smith v. JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.

Ruling
Defendant's motion to dismiss adversary proceeding was granted as plaintiff did not properly seek relief for any violation of the discharge injunction. (Bankr. E.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 09, 2017 , LexisNexis #0417-036