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Burg, In re

Ruling
Debt was nondischargeable as he acted with fraudulent intent in transferring, removing,destroying, and concealing his company's assets and business/financial records.(Bankr. D. Minn.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraudulent Transfer or Concealment of Property.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 29, 2023 , LexisNexis #0224-091

Bebeau, In re--Jensen v. Bebeau

Ruling
Debtor's discharge was revoked as debtor continued to use the undisclosed bank account forbusiness and personal use both before and after his bankruptcy. (Bankr. D. Minn.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 05, 2022 , LexisNexis #0223-016

Rancher's Legacy Meat Co., In re

Ruling
Claim for administrative expenses denied because the unique facts of the case showed anattempt to receive payment that the debtor-in-possession already settled. (Bankr. D. Minn.)
Issue(s)
Allowance of Administrative Expenses; Types of Expenses Allowed; Estate

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on June 03, 2021 , LexisNexis #0721-082

Allen, In re--Ridings v. Casamatta

Ruling
Bankruptcy court acted within its authority when it reduced the fees charged in two cases by aconsumer bankruptcy attorney using a bifurcated arrangement for all work associated with aChapter 7 filing because both cases were routine. (B.A.P. 8th Cir.)

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Court :
Judge or Jurisdiction information not available
Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 19, 2021 , LexisNexis #0821-001

Ratcliff

Ruling
Debtor-in-possession could avoid creditor's lien due to the creditor’s failure to reperfect itssecurity interest after debtor’s name change. (Bankr. D. Minn.)
Issue(s)
Trustee as Lien Creditor and as Successor to Certain Creditors and Purchasers; Rights and

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on March 23, 2020 , LexisNexis #0520-040

Mus, In re

Ruling
Court orders arising from parties' marital dissolution were not subject to avoidance as none ofthe orders qualified as a lien. (Bankr. D. Minn.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Liens Impairing Exempt Property; Avoidance.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 01, 2019 , LexisNexis #0519-008

Jaworski, In re

Ruling
Trustee's objection to application for fees sustained as debtor's attorney did not raise objections to the treatment of his claim throughout the four years of the case's administration. (Bankr. D. Minn.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Full-Compliance Discharge.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 30, 2018 , LexisNexis #0119-052

Seaver v. Glasser (In re Top Hat 430, Inc.)

Ruling
Transfer to non-insider outside the look back period could not be avoided. (Bankr. D. Minn.)
Issue(s)
Was transferee employee of debtor and former spouse aof debtor’s principal an insider so as to allow avoidance of transfer outside the look back period?

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on September 27, 2016 , LexisNexis #1016-123

Seaver v. Lindback (In re White)

Ruling
Loan payments made to debtor’s mother while debtor was insolvent were avoidable. (Bankr. D.Minn.)
Issue(s)
Were prepetition transfers to debtor’s mother avoidable?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 09, 2016 , LexisNexis #1016-023

McDermott v. Crabtree (In re Crabtree)

Ruling
Discharge denied due to failure to keep adequate records of transfers and due to false oaths.(Bankr. D. Minn.)
Issue(s)
Should debtor’s discharge be denied?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 08, 2016 , LexisNexis #0916-026