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Gore, In re

Ruling
Debtor's application to proceed without prepaying fees or costs was denied as debtor had not paid filing fees in four prior Chapter 13 cases. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Bankruptcy Fees; Waiver; Chapter 7 Debtor With Insufficient Income.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 15, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-022

Keels, In re--Keels v. Wilmington Sav. Fund Soc'y, FSB

Ruling
Debtor established a valuation of the property that may permit her to strip off the creditor'sclaim. (Bankr. D. Md.)
Issue(s)
Determination of Secured Status; Bifurcation of Claim.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 15, 2024 , LexisNexis #1024-055

Revivify, LLC v. Thrivify, LLC (In reThrivify, LLC)

Ruling
Chapter 11 trustee was entitled to reject a settlement term sheet as plaintiffs did not overcomethe presumption that trustee acted prudently, on an informed basis, in good faith, and in thehonest belief that rejection was in the estate's best interest. (Bankr. D. Or.)
Issue(s)
Rights, Powers, and Duties of Debtor in Possession.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on August 12, 2024 , LexisNexis #1024-064

Odeh, In re

Ruling
Court denied dismissal of nondischargeability complaint that alleged sufficient allegations offraud. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 09, 2024 , LexisNexis #1024-031

Shafer, In re--Sweet v. Frankenmuth Credit Union

Ruling
Lien held by credit union should be set aside as a preferential transfer since it improved thecredit union’s position vis a vis unsecured creditors. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Preferences.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 09, 2024 , LexisNexis #1024-060

Odeh, In re

Ruling
Complaint provided sufficient factual allegations of fraud against only one of two defendants,but leave to amend was granted. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 09, 2024 , LexisNexis #1024-056

Cmelka, In re--WBL SPO II LLC v. Cmelka

Ruling
Debt was excepted from discharge as debtor's failure to schedule creditor's claim ultimatelyresulted in denying the creditor the opportunity to file a proof of claim. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 09, 2024 , LexisNexis #1024-057

Tigreros, In re--Tigreros v. Origen Cap. Invs. III, LLC

Ruling
Creditor's judgment lien against debtor's property was avoided as the property lacked equityafter subtracting value of senior liens and debtor’s exemption. (Bankr. E.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Determination of Secured Status; Bifurcation of Claim.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on July 31, 2024 , LexisNexis #1024-006

Goodman, In re--Fundamental Funding, LLC v. Goodman

Ruling
Court denied summary judgment on non-dischargeability due to material issues of fact.(Bankr. W.D. La.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Financial Statement.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on July 30, 2024 , LexisNexis #1024-014

Boyd, In re

Ruling
Permissive extension of time for service was appropriate as debtor had actual notice andservice effected, although untimely. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 26, 2024 , LexisNexis #1024-011