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Bennett, In re--HEA Corp. v. Bennett

Ruling
Court found that the debtor knowingly made multiple false written representations of material fact on which plaintiffs reasonably relied and the resulting judgment was excepted from discharge. (Bankr. D. Neb.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 01, 2024 , LexisNexis #1224-032

Smith, In re

Ruling
Judicial estoppel barred creditor from litigating his liability for domestic violence against debtor as his current position was clearly inconsistent with prior positions in other non-bankruptcy forums. (Bankr. D. Minn.)
Issue(s)
Allowance of Claims or Interests; Disallowance.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 30, 2024 , LexisNexis #1224-030

Anderson, In re--Jensen v. Anderson

Ruling
Motion for default judgment was denied as the record did not suggest debtor’s late filed answer was an intentional delay tactic. (Bankr. D. Minn.)
Issue(s)
Default.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 16, 2024 , LexisNexis #1224-023

BDC Grp., Inc., In re

Ruling
Creditor's lien on general intangibles did not extend to post-petition avoidance proceedings. (Bankr. N.D. Iowa)
Issue(s)
Property of the Estate; Creation and Composition of the Estate.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on September 10, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-061

Bunn, In re--Nissan Motor Acceptance Co. LLC v. Bunn

Ruling
Chapter 7 debtor's debt to a car dealership lender was excepted from discharge as debtor's actions were unarguably willful and malicious. (Bankr. D. Neb.)
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 September 09, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-033

McClelland, In re--United States v. McClelland

Ruling
Debt was nondischargeable as debtor obtained Social Security overpayment through false pretenses and with the intent to deceive the SSA. (Bankr. N.D. Iowa)
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 05, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-058

Shelby, In re

Ruling
Court concluded that a Chapter 7 debtor who has received a discharge may convert to Chapter 13 but the discharge should be set aside upon conversion. (Bankr. E.D. Mo.)
Issue(s)
Conversion; By the Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 04, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-039

Norwood, In re

Ruling
Real estate agent’s fee denied as unreasonable and attorneys’ fees applications and related administrative expense claims held in abeyance pending further proceedings. (Bankr. W.D. Ark.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 03, 2024 , LexisNexis #1224-027

Jencks, In re--Jencks v. AgVantage FS

Ruling
Debtors could not avoid a judicial lien on alleged homestead property due to their failure to disclose their purchase of and residence in a new property shortly before the petition date resulting in abandonment of the homestead exemption in the liened property. (Bankr. N.D. Iowa)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Liens Impairing Exempt Property.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 26, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-009

Ellison, In re

Ruling
Court conditionally dismissed Chapter 7 case as abusive based on totality of circumstances.(Bankr. E.D. Mo.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; Substantial Abuse.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 05, 2024 , LexisNexis #1024-019