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Lang, In re

Ruling
Debtor was allowed to amend his schedules to disclose and exempt a personal injury claim he had failed to disclose or exempt on his initial bankruptcy schedules. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Amendments of Voluntary Petitions, Lists, Schedules and Statements; General Right to Amend.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 30, 2024 , LexisNexis #1224-050

Humphrey, In re--Huebner v. Humphrey

Ruling
Debt related to debtor's intentional misrepresentation in sale of house was nondischargeable. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False Representations or Actual Fraud.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 30, 2024 , LexisNexis #1224-038

Mims, In re

Ruling
Motion to dismiss proceeding for denial of discharge denied as the complaint sufficiently alleged claims regarding debtors’ failure to keep records or disclose information. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 30, 2024 , LexisNexis #1224-012

Archdiocese of Milwaukee, In re

Ruling
State could not reopen case closed for more than eight years to gain access to records related to abuse claims where it opted out of most proceedings while the case was open. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Closing and Reopening Cases; When to Reopen.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 30, 2024 , LexisNexis #1224-001

Thomas Orthodontics, S.C., In re

Ruling
Creditor's failure to return ballot cannot be deemed acceptance of a Chapter 11 plan. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Acceptance of Plan.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 25, 2024 , LexisNexis #1224-015

Seidling, In re--Block v. Seidling

Ruling
Agreement that did not identify a grantor or settlor was not reliable evidence of the creation or existence of an identifiable and valid trust. (Bankr. W.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Property of the Estate; Creation and Composition of the Estate.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 23, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-013

Kumm, In re

Ruling
It was not required to reopen debtor’s case to determine if student loan debt had beendischarged. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Educational Loans.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 23, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-012

Johnson, In re--Cannon v. Johnson

Ruling
Complaint sufficiently pled a claim for nondischargeability based on the debtor’s violation ofstate securities laws. (Bankr. W.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 25, 2024 , LexisNexis #1024-009

Conway, In re--Hart v. Greenwich Bus. Cap., LLC

Ruling
Preliminary injunction restraining defendant from pursuing litigation outside the adversaryproceeding was warranted as the bankruptcy court had exclusive jurisdiction over property ofthe estate. (Bankr. W.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Scope; Acts to Obtain Property.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 19, 2024 , LexisNexis #1024-003

Bolden, In re--Layng v. Jackson

Ruling
Court found that the bankruptcy petition preparer failed to include her signature, name,address, and identifying number on documents she prepared for several debtors and sheprovided legal advice to many debtors in violation of 110. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Penalty for Persons Who Negligently or Fraudulently Prepare Bankruptcy Petitions.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 12, 2024 , LexisNexis #0924-028