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La Granja 240, L.P., In re

Ruling
The 180-day refiling bar was applicable in case where debtor requested dismissal in two briefsand a motion for scheduling order after requesting relief from stay. (Bankr. C.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Exception for Debtors with Certain Prior Dismissals; Voluntary

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on January 10, 2022 , LexisNexis #0222-076

Forester, In re

Ruling
Court converted debtors' motion to void a mortgage and an objection to a proof of claim to anadversary proceeding because an adversary proceeding was necessary under Rule 7001(2).(Bankr. C.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Proceeding to Determine Validity, Priority or Extent of a Lien.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 10, 2021 , LexisNexis #0321-075

Aguina, In re

Ruling
Discovery motion against trustee was improper because it sought documents in furtheranceof a state court action. (Bankr. C.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Proceeding to Recover Money or Property

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 06, 2020 , LexisNexis #0221-075

Moreno, In re, 2020 Bankr.

Ruling
Community property vehicle transferred into debtor’s bankruptcy estate once debtor’s spouse’s separate case concluded. (Bankr. C.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Abandonment of Property of the Estate; Scheduled Property Not Otherwise Administered.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 17, 2020 , LexisNexis #0820-092

Grantham, In re

Ruling
Debtor wife's Chapter 7 case was dismissed as she did not obtain credit counseling prior tofiling the case. (Bankr. C.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Mandatory Credit Counseling.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 07, 2020 , LexisNexis #0620-076

Cowser, In re

Ruling
Confirmation of Chapter 13 plan denied as debtor residing in community property state didnot provide notice of his bankruptcy case to all creditors holding debts incurred by his wife.(Bankr. C.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Notice; Order for Relief.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 28, 2020 , LexisNexis #0420-029

Mendoza, In re

Ruling
Motion for imposition of automatic stay denied as debtor failed to perform under the terms ofthe confirmed plan in his prior bankruptcy cases. (Bankr. C.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Duration; Cases Refiled Within One Year of Dismissal of One Prior

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 09, 2020 , LexisNexis #0220-052

Quiroz, In re

Ruling
Court awarded fees and costs for services rendered by law firm in connection with a motionfor relief from stay and for preparing debtors' declaration. (Bankr. C.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Debtor’s Transactions with Attorneys; Excessive Compensation.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 12, 2019 , LexisNexis #0120-055

Malek, In re

Ruling
Trustee's motion to dismiss the debtor's case granted where debtor failed without justification to promptly resolve the trustee's objection to confirmation of her plan and the delay was prejudicial to her creditors. (Bankr. N.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; For Cause; Unreasonable Delay.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 12, 2018 , LexisNexis #1018-113

Malek, In re

Ruling
Case dismissed as debtor failed to resolve the trustee's objection to confirmation of her plan and the delay was prejudicial to the creditors. (Bankr. N.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; For Cause; Unreasonable Delay.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 10, 2018 , LexisNexis #1018-112