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George, In re

Ruling
Debtor’s failures to report employment and income constituted false representations and omissions intended to induce the SSA to continue paying benefits. (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 March 06, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-011

Aydt, In re

Ruling
Creditor failed to adduce evidence that would allow a reasonable fact-finder to conclude that debtor acted with knowledge or fraudulent intent in soliciting investments. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 24, 2025 , LexisNexis #0325-085

Rhodes, In re

Ruling
Chapter 13 trustee’s objection to modification of amended plan proposing to pay post-petition, preconfirmation interest on a secured claim overruled. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Conditions for Confirmation; Allowed Secured Claimholders; Retention of Lien and Distribution of Property.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 22, 2025 , LexisNexis #0325-073

Becker, In re--Goldman v. Becker

Ruling
Debt was dischargeable as jury's finding of deliberate indifference did not establish subjective intent to injure. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Willful and Malicious Injury to Another Entity or Property of Another Entity.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 22, 2025 , LexisNexis #0325-062

Mayville Holdings, In re

Ruling
Where two appraisals were both derived from accepted and competent appraisal methods itwould not be appropriate to credit the valuation of one appraisal and wholly discount theother. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Determination of Secured Status; Bifurcation of Claim.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on June 04, 2024 , LexisNexis #0824-009

Ackerman, In re

Ruling
Debtor could pay creditor's claim as one on which the last payment was due after the date onwhich the final payment under the plan was due. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Contents of Plan; Discretionary Provisions; Curing of Default and Maintenance of

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 01, 2024 , LexisNexis #0724-024

Mahler, In re

Ruling
Disbursement of payments by the trustee to the mortgage lender, rather than direct payments by the debtor, offered a greater likelihood of achieving the debtor's goals for her Chapter 13 plan. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Contents of Plan; Mandatory Provisions.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 07, 2023 , LexisNexis #0823-018

Teclaw, In re

Ruling
Codebtor stay does not apply to LLCs as they are not individuals with consumer debts. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Stay of Action Against Codebtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 09, 2023 , LexisNexis #0723-019

Mitchell, In re

Ruling
Debtors' counsel were entitled to compensation for the law firm's work over four years in complicated Chapter 13 case. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 09, 2023 , LexisNexis #0723-002

Beach, In re--SLK Cap., LLC v. Beach

Ruling
Debt was not excepted from discharge as debtor did not falsely represent funds given to him by his mother and stepfather as paid-in capital/equity and not a personal loan. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Financial Statement.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on April 03, 2023 , LexisNexis #0623-007