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Mission Hen, LLC v. Lee

Ruling
Claim that matured during the plan’s term was subject to modification and could be bifurcated. (9th Cir.)
Issue(s)
Contents of Plan.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on May 22, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-097

Wolfe, In re

Ruling
Debtor was entitled to her share of proceeds from sale of former marital home in which she claimed a valid homestead exemption. (Bankr. E.D. Wash.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Choice Between Federal and State Law; Alternative Exemptions.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 22, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-086

Mendoza, In re--Mendoza v. Franchise Tax Bd.

Ruling
State franchise tax board’s assessments, which debtor did not timely challenge, were nondischargeable and liens securing the debt were enforceable. (Bankr. E.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Taxes; Late or Unfiled Return.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 21, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-088

Hiefield, In re

Ruling
Action seeking interpretation of bankruptcy court lien avoidance order was not barred by claim preclusion. (Bankr. D. Or.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Liens Impairing Exempt Property.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 20, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-087

Salee Amina Mohammed, In re

Ruling
Chapter 13 case properly dismissed as debtor failed to comply with credit counseling requirement and there were no exceptional circumstances justifying relief. (Bankr. D. Utah)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Mandatory Credit Counseling.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 16, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-051

Jackson Hosp. & Clinic, In re

Ruling
Court denied approval of professionals who had existing relationship with debtor to represent non-debtor medical board that leased equipment to debtor due to potential conflict of interest. (Bankr. M.D. Ala.)
Issue(s)
Employment of Professional Persons; Who May Be Employed.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on May 15, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-053

Uriostegui, In re--Uriostegui v. Dowling

Ruling
Homestead exemption allowed as fraud occurred before debtor acted in fiduciary capacity as trustee. (B.A.P. 9th Cir.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; When Homestead May Not be Exempted; Property Acquired Post - petition; Securities Law Violations, Fiduciary Fraud or Criminal Acts Causing Personal Injury or Death.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 12, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-038

Richardson, In re

Ruling
Tax claim disallowed as state 15-Year collection limit rendered it unenforceable at bankruptcy filing. (Bankr. D. Haw.)
Issue(s)
Allowance of Claims or Interests; Disallowance; Unenforceable Claim.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 08, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-034

Bula Devs., Inc., In re--Mora v. SBS Trust Deed Network

Ruling
Court sanctioned plaintiffs for baseless claims and improper litigation tactics, citing lack of standing, bad faith history, and unwarranted legal contentions. (Bankr. E.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Signing of Papers; Representations to the Court; Sanctions; Verification and Copies of Papers.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on May 07, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-050

Saldana, In re

Ruling
Debtor’s daughter appointed guardian ad litem after court found debtor incompetent and power of attorney invalid due to dementia. (Bankr. C.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Petition For an Infant or Incompetent Person.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 07, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-048