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Micic, In re--Markut v. Micic

Ruling
Debt deemed nondischargeable as the evidence at trial concretely established that the debtorcaused injuries to the creditor resulting from a physical altercation over a parking spot. (Bankr.N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Willful and Malicious Injury to

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 20, 2021 , LexisNexis #1121-036

Smith, In re--Lattner v. Smith

Ruling
Default judgment against debtor in proceeding for dismissal of debtor's bankruptcy casedenied as the complaint failed to establish a prima facie case. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 09, 2021 , LexisNexis #0321-066

Schroeder, In re--Schroeder v. Stewart

Ruling
The attorney was ordered to disgorge all the fees he had received from the debtor. (Bankr. N.D.Ill.)
Issue(s)
Debtor’s Transactions with Attorneys.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 19, 2021 , LexisNexis #0221-076

Thomas, In re

Ruling
Debtors' motion to amend order dismissing the Chapter 11 case was denied as dismissal wasnot in error where debtors refused to fulfill the duties and obligations to maintain theproceeding. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 10, 2020 , LexisNexis #1220-096

Hays, In re--Spears v. Hays

Ruling
Tenant was entitled to attorney fees, which were nondischargeable, due to debtor landlord'sdeceptions and unfair acts to obtain money she was not entitled to. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fiduciary Fraud, Embezzlement, or

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 15, 2020 , LexisNexis #1020-083

Gonzalez, In re

Ruling
Creditor did not act willfully in violating the automatic stay when it moved in state court for atax deed as creditor had no knowledge of debtor's bankruptcy. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Scope; Acts to Obtain Property.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 28, 2020 , LexisNexis #0920-030

Williams, In re

Ruling
Grounds existed for vacating the confirmation order as to creditor alone because a violation ofdue process occurred. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Notice; When Notice to Creditor is Effective; Receipt.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 05, 2020 , LexisNexis #0620-078

Perez, In re

Ruling
Creditor's motion for default judgment was granted where debtor defrauded creditor byaccepting the funds without the intent to ever repay the same. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 28, 2020 , LexisNexis #0620-061

Rice, In re

Ruling
City's refusal to release debtor's impounded vehicle, once debtor filed bankruptcy and made ademand for the vehicle, was a violation of the automatic stay. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Remedies for Violation; Damages For Willful Violation of Stay.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 21, 2020 , LexisNexis #0620-030

Quadrant 4 Sys. Corp., In re--Amherst Partners LLC v. Krell

Ruling
Trustee could recover the preferential transfers or equivalent value from defendant where itsatisfied all necessary elements. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Preferences.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on January 21, 2020 , LexisNexis #0320-015