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Swenson v. Swenson (In re Swenson)

Ruling
Debtor’s obligation to father on home equity loan used to pay for debtor’s education wasdischargeable. (Bankr. W.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Was debtor’s obligation to repay father for home equity loan used to fund education a nondischargeable student loan?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 23, 2016 , LexisNexis #1016-087

In re Capitol Lakes, Inc.

Ruling
Debtor’s failure to update disclosure statements when filing amended plan did not precludeconfirmation. (Bankr. W.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Postpetition Disclosure and Solicitation.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on June 27, 2016 , LexisNexis #1216-023

Johnson v. Midland Funding LLC

Ruling
Filing of time-barred proof of claim opened creditor up to liability under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
Issue(s)
Did a creditor violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act by knowingly filing a proof of claim for a debt that is time-barred?

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Court :
Judge or Jurisdiction information not available
Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 24, 2016 , LexisNexis #0616-043

Wenzel v. Green Tree Servicing LLC (In re Wenzel)

Ruling
Property encumbered by mortgage without legal description was not subject to turnover where lender's interest was apparent from land records.
Issue(s)
Could trustee obtain turnover of property subject to mortgage that lacked a legal description?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 09, 2016 , LexisNexis #0616-018

In re Gorniak

Ruling
Property acquired by debtor in possession postpetition ordered turned over to trustee upon conversion from chapter 11 to chapter 7.
Issue(s)
Was debtor's proceeding to recover gaming license fees and the value of the license which was revoked pre-petition from the state gaming board barred by sovereign immunity.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 08, 2016 , LexisNexis #0516-002

Ullrich v. Welt (In re Nica Holdings Inc.)

Ruling
Case dismissed as assignee in Assignment for Benefit of Creditors proceeding lacked authority to file bankruptcy on behalf of debtor.
Issue(s)
Did the assignee in an assignment for the benefit of creditors lack authority to file bankruptcy on behalf of the debtor?

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Court :
Judge or Jurisdiction information not available
Commercial opinion summary, case decided on December 17, 2015 , LexisNexis #0116-068

Kasdorf v. Home Casual Enters. (In re Home Casual LLC)

Ruling
Lien securing garnishment judgment arose during preference period and was avoidable.
Issue(s)
Was prepetition transfer of debtor's interest in promissory note an avoidable preference?

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on November 30, 2015 , LexisNexis #1215-092

In re Home Casual LLC

Ruling
Creditors granted derivative standing to pursue avoidance claims against children of debtor's 50 percent owner.
Issue(s)
Whether to grant factories, which were creditors of debtor (an outdoor furniture supplier), derivative standing to pursue claims under 11 U.S.C.S. §§ 544, 547, 548, and 550 and under Wis. Stat. §§ 242.04 and 242.05 against the children of debtor's 50 percent owner for salaries paid to them.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on May 19, 2015 , LexisNexis #0615-091

In re Heffron-Clark

Ruling
Claim disallowed as secure under Collier.
Issue(s)
Was creditor's lien entitled to secured status?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 23, 2015 , LexisNexis #0515-079

Swenby v. Swenby (In re Swenby)

Ruling
Debtor denied award of attorneys' fees incurred in adversary proceeding brought by brother.
Issue(s)
Was debtor entitled to attorneys' fees for defending an adversary proceeding brought by brother?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 23, 2015 , LexisNexis #0515-087