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U.S. Tommy, Inc., In re

Ruling
Motion for a stay pending appeal was denied as debtor failed to demonstrate abuse of discretion in court's dismissal of bankruptcy case. (B.A.P. 6th Cir.)
Issue(s)
Stay Pending Appeal; Bonds; Suspension of Proceedings; Initial Motion in the Bankruptcy Court; In General; Stay of a Judgment, Order, or Decree of the Bankruptcy Court Pending Appeal.

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Court :
Judge or Jurisdiction information not available
Commercial opinion summary, case decided on June 05, 2018 , LexisNexis #1018-060

Blixseth v. Yellowstone Mt. Club, LLC

Ruling
Plaintiff's complaint contesting the dischargeability of a debt was dismissed as it was filed outside of the time allowed by Rule 4007(c). (Bankr. N.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Counsel’s Liability for Excessive Costs.

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Court :
( ) [ Circuit Court ]
Commercial opinion summary, case decided on April 18, 2017 , LexisNexis #0517-117

In re Ramey

Ruling
Debtor’s alleged incapacity or disability did not meet standards for waiver of creditcounseling requirement. (B.A.P. 6th Cir.)
Issue(s)
Was case properly dismissed due to debtor’s failure to complete required credit counseling or should a waiver have been extended?

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Court :
Judge or Jurisdiction information not available
Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 30, 2016 , LexisNexis #1016-107

Uberoi v. Supreme Court of Fla.

Ruling
Dismissal of debtor's complaint alleging discrimination on account of bankruptcy filing affirmed.
Issue(s)
Did the district court err in dismissing debtor's case alleging that her application to become a member of the state bar was wrongfully denied on account of her bankruptcy filing?

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Court :
Judge or Jurisdiction information not available
Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 18, 2016 , LexisNexis #0516-054

ORorke v. Porcaro (In re Porcaro)

Ruling
Debtor could proceed with appeal of judgment that debt was nondischargeable in forma pauperis.
Issue(s)
Whether the bankruptcy appellate panel "committed an error of law or an abuse of discretion" when it affirmed the bankruptcy court's grant of summary judgment against debtor and whether the panel "committed an error of law or an abuse of discretion when it denied debtor's motion to transfer the appeal to be heard by the district court?

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Court :
Judge or Jurisdiction information not available
Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 21, 2016 , LexisNexis #0416-066

Judgment Factors L.L.C. v. Packer (In re Packer)

Ruling
Denial of discharge properly denied absent evidence of concealment or transfer of assets.
Issue(s)
Did the bankruptcy and district courts err in finding that debtor did not act in any way that merited the denial of a discharge?

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Court :
Judge or Jurisdiction information not available
Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 10, 2016 , LexisNexis #0416-026

Ahmad v. Roberts (In re Ahmad)

Ruling
Bankruptcy appellate panel lacked authority to rule on applications to proceed in forma pauperis.
Issue(s)
Could bankruptcy appellate panel grant a motion to proceed with an appeal in forma pauperis?

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Court :
Judge or Jurisdiction information not available
Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 08, 2016 , LexisNexis #0416-067

Yang v. Fund Mgmt. Intl LLC (In re Yang)

Ruling
Bankruptcy court properly held debt to be nondischargeable.
Issue(s)
Was debt to investor nondischargeable due to debtor's accepting the benefits of the investor's funds diverted by debtor's spouse for their personal use?

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Court :
Judge or Jurisdiction information not available
Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 17, 2016 , LexisNexis #0316-053

Estavan Capital LLC v. U.S. Bank N.A. (In re Estavan Capital LLC)

Ruling
Bankruptcy court did not abuse discretion in ordering retroactive relief from stay.
Issue(s)
Did bankruptcy court err in granting bank relief from stay retroactive to the petition date?

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Court :
Judge or Jurisdiction information not available
Commercial opinion summary, case decided on December 01, 2015 , LexisNexis #1215-109

Best v. Nationstar Mortg. LLC (In re Best)

Ruling
Informational correspondence did not violate the discharge injunction.
Issue(s)
Whether a creditor can obtain an order compelling debtors who wish to retain personal property subject to the creditor's security interest to either enter into a reaffirmation agreement or redeem the property?

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Court :
Judge or Jurisdiction information not available
Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 30, 2015 , LexisNexis #1115-123