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Eagan Avenatti, LLP, In re

Ruling
Trustee's motion for authorization to use property of the estate was denied as there wasinsufficient evidence to find that it was in the best interests of the estate. (Bankr. C.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Use, Sale, or Lease of Property.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on March 03, 2022 , LexisNexis #0422-056

Judson, In re

Ruling
Motion to reopen case to file a reaffirmation agreement denied as reaffirmation agreement must be made before the debtor receives a discharge. (Bankr. C.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Effect of Discharge; Reaffirmation Agreements; Agreement Made Prior to Discharge.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 13, 2018 , LexisNexis #0818-103

In re Blanchard

Ruling
Creditor that was not injured by alleged fraudulent transfers was not entitled to an administrative claim.
Issue(s)
Could creditor assert an administrative expense claim based on debtor's alleged receipt of a fraudulent transfer from a non-debtor while the creditor was a creditor of the non-debtor?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 01, 2016 , LexisNexis #0316-116

Nautilus Inc. v. Yu (In re Yu)

Ruling
Judgment based on debtor's sale of counterfeit exercise equipment was nondischargeable.
Issue(s)
Was judgment for willful trademark infringement under the Lanham Act, based on debtor's sale of counterfeit exercise equipment, nondischargeable?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 18, 2016 , LexisNexis #0316-056

West End Material Supply v. Brand (In re Brand)

Ruling
Proceeding for denial of discharge against deceased debtor dismissed.
Issue(s)
Should proceeding for denial of discharge be dismissed against deceased debtor?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 29, 2016 , LexisNexis #0216-127

In re American Spectrum Realty Inc.

Ruling
Relief from stay granted to allow creditors to proceed to judgment in state court action but not for setoff against debtor's counterclaim.
Issue(s)
Were creditors entitled to relief from the automatic stay to pursue a judgment against debtor in state court and a setoff against debtor's counterclaim?

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on November 09, 2015 , LexisNexis #1215-004

Target Natl Bank v. Nelson (In re Nelson)

Ruling
Creditor's law firm sanctioned for filing nondischargeability proceeding not reasonably supported by evidence.
Issue(s)
Should creditor's law firm be sanctioned for filing a frivolous nondischargeability proceeding.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 11, 2013 , LexisNexis #0114-033

Pitts v. United States (In re Pitts)

Ruling
Taxes for which liens were validly filed and perfected were nondischargeable to the extent returns were not due more than three years prior to petition date.
Issue(s)
Whether taxes for which liens were validly filed and perfected tax liens were nondischargeable.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 14, 2013 , LexisNexis #0913-012

In re Wilson

Ruling
Debtor entitled to claim exemptions in proceeds of short sale in limited amount.
Procedural posture

A debtor filed her petition for bankruptcy under chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code, and the trustee filed an objection to the debtor's amended claims of exemption. The trustee asserted that the debtor could not have claimed exemptions which did not exist as of the petition date and that the claimed exemptions exceeded the maximum amount the debtor was entitled to claim under Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 703.140(b)(1) and (5).

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 24, 2013 , LexisNexis #0713-081

In re American Suzuki Motor Corp.

Ruling
Auto dealer not entitled to claim resulting from rejection of agreement with debtor distributor beyond lost profits.
Procedural posture

Chapter 11 debtor, an auto distributor, filed an objection to a claim of filed by an auto dealer, which arose from the debtor's rejection under 11 U.S.C.S. § 365 of an executory automobile dealership sales and service agreement.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on June 04, 2013 , LexisNexis #0613-117